Shawn Barber

• Shawn Barber, Canadian pole vault champion, dies from medical complications 

  Barber died Wednesday at home in Kingwood, Texas, according to his agent, Paul Doyle. A cause of death was not yet known. Barber had been experiencing health issues.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2024
  
• Canadian pole vaulter Shawn Barber tested positive for cocaine before Rio Olympics

  A tryst with a woman Shawn Barber met on Craigslist led to a positive doping test for cocaine for the Canadian pole vaulter.

  Sports

  Oct 6, 2016
  
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• Rio 2016: Miserable weather is making things difficult for Olympic athletes

  The song was cued up. So when a downpour hit the Olympic stadium it wasn't long before "I'm singing in the rain" was blaring; but there was little joy for athletes.

  Sports

  Aug 16, 2016
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• Rio 2016: Canada’s Shawn Barber eliminated from pole vault

  The reigning world champion struggled most of the event and was eliminated after failing to clear 5.65 metres.

  Sports

  Aug 15, 2016