Mark Barr
TRIATHLON
PTS2
2024 Outlook: Still looking for his first Paralympic medal, Barr has come painfully close on three other occasions. He finished fourth in two swimming events at his first Paralympics, way back in 2004, and took fourth again in his most recent Paralympic appearance (2016), men’s triathlon PTS2.
Need to know:
• Three-time Paralympian
• Works as a trauma surgical ICU nurse
• Won the ESPY for Best Male Athlete With a Disability in 2019
Personal:
Age: 38
Residence: Houston, TX
Limb difference: Right above-knee
Read more:
Team USA page
IPC page
Mark Barr
TRIATHLON
PTS2
2024 Outlook: Still looking for his first Paralympic medal, Barr has come painfully close on three other occasions. He finished fourth in two swimming events at his first Paralympics, way back in 2004, and took fourth again in his most recent Paralympic appearance (2016), men’s triathlon PTS2.
Need to know:
• Three-time Paralympian
• Works as a trauma surgical ICU nurse
• Won the ESPY for Best Male Athlete With a Disability in 2019
Personal:
Age: 38
Residence: Houston, TX
Limb difference: Right above-knee
Read more:
Team USA page
IPC page
