Barry Magee

Arthur Barry Magee MNZM (born 6 February 1934) is a retired New Zealand long-distance runner. He won a bronze medal in the marathon at the 1960 Olympics and in the 10,000 m event placed 26th at the 1960 and 23rd at the 1964 games.

Barry Magee
Magee in 1960
Personal information
Birth nameArthur Barry Magee
Born (1934-02-06) 6 February 1934
New Plymouth, New Zealand
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight57 kg (126 lb)
Sport
CountryNew Zealand
SportAthletics
Event(s)5000 m, 10,000 m, marathon
ClubThree Kings Athletic Club, Auckland
Coached byGil Edwards
Arthur Lydiard
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)5000 m – 13:39.2 (1961)
10,000 m – 28:50.8 (1961)
Marathon – 2:17:19 (1960)
Medal record
Representing  New Zealand
Olympic Games
1960 Rome Marathon
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