Shawnacy Barber
May 26, 1944 - Jan 16, 2024
Kingwood, TX
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Shawn Barber
May 26, 1994 - Jan 16, 2024
Kingwood, TX
"Shawn Barber was a Canadian pole vault champion. He passed away at the age of 29 due to health issues. He died on January 17th, 2024, at his home in Kingwood, Texas. Barber was famous not only for his athletic prowess but also for his kind-hearted nature. Always puts others before himself. His agent, Paul Doyle, expressed the loss of such a good person at a young age. A standout at the University of Akron. Barber achieved remarkable success, winning consecutive NCAA indoor championships in 2014 and 2015. He continued his winning streak by clinching the NCAA outdoor title in 2015 and later securing gold at the Pan-Am Games. In 2015, Barber claimed victory at the World Championships in Beijing, adding to his list of achievements. The following year, he competed in the Rio Olympics, reaching the final in a memorable pole vault event. Barber's legacy includes setting the Canadian record with a six-meter vault in Reno, Nevada, on January 15, 2016. He is survived by his mother, Ann, father, George, and brother David, leaving behind a remarkable athletic legacy and cherished memories. "
