Shawnacy Barber had a remarkable athletic career before his death at age 29. Learn about his life here.
Shawn Barber, a former Olympic pole vaulter and gold medalist at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, died on January 17, 2024, at his home in Kingwood, Texas at age 29. According to the Associated Press. Shawn’s agent, Paul Doyle, confirmed the news the following day, On January 18. No cause of death has been released, but the news organization reported that the athlete had been experiencing unspecified “health issues” and died from “medical complications.”
“More than just an incredible athlete, Shawn was such a good-hearted person that always put others ahead of himself,” Paul said in a statement. “It’s tragic to lose such a good person at such a young age.”
Amid the news, here’s what to know about the life of the remarkable young athlete.
Shawn was born in 1994 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, but his father was from Ontario, Canada.
