Age, Biography and Wiki
Randy Barnes (Eric Randolph Barnes) was born on 16 June, 1966 in Charleston, West Virginia, U.S., is an American shot putter. Discover Randy Barnes's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?
| Popular As |
Eric Randolph Barnes |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
57 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
16 June 1966 |
| Birthday |
16 June |
| Birthplace |
Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Putter with the age 57 years old group.
Randy Barnes Height, Weight & Measurements
At 57 years old, Randy Barnes height is 1.95 m and Weight 291 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.95 m |
| Weight |
291 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Randy Barnes Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Randy Barnes worth at the age of 57 years old? Randy Barnes’s income source is mostly from being a successful Putter. He is from United States. We have estimated Randy Barnes's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Putter |
Randy Barnes Social Network
Timeline
Eric Randolph Barnes (born June 16, 1966) is an American former shot putter who held the outdoor world record for the event from 1990 to 2021.
In 1985, he put an impressive 20.36 m with the prep shot of 5.4 kg. After graduating from St. Albans High School in 1985, he attended Texas A&M University where he broke school records (set by Randy Matson) with a put of 21.88 m with the 7.26 kg full size shot.
He won silver at the 1988 Olympics and gold at the 1996 Olympics.
Only three throwers have been within 40 cm of his outdoor world record since it was set.
He went to the 1988 Seoul Olympics where he put 22.39 m and earned a silver medal at only 22.
He came second to Ulf Timmermann of East Germany, who put 22.47 m. On January 20, 1989, he set a new indoor world record at the Sunkist Invitational in Los Angeles with a put of 22.66 m, which was better than his outdoor personal best at the time.
Barnes was banned for 27 months in 1990 for anabolic steroid usage, before he received a lifetime ban in 1998 after testing positive for androstenedione.
Barnes was born in Charleston, West Virginia, grew up in nearby St. Albans, and began putting the shot in high school.
On May 20, 1990, he broke Ulf Timmermann's outdoor record with a put of.
Six days later he almost matched his world record, throwing at the Bruce Jenner Invitational in San Jose.
Barnes was banned from competing for 27 months after testing positive for the anabolic steroid methyltestosterone at a competition in Malmö, Sweden, on August 7 that same year.
He sued to have the suspension overturned but lost.
Due to the suspension, he was unable to compete in the 1992 Olympics.
At the 1996 Olympic Games, Barnes won the gold medal that eluded him 8 years earlier with a come-from-behind 21.62 m put on his final attempt.
In 1998, he tested positive for androstenedione, an over-the-counter supplement (famously used by baseball player Mark McGwire) that is banned in track and field.
Although Barnes claimed he did not know androsten was banned, he was suspended from competition for life.
Barnes later became a long driving competitor, competing to hit a golf ball as far as possible; he qualified for the 2005 World Long Drive Championship.
