Helen Barnett-Burkart

Helen Catherine Burkart (née Barnett, born 13 May 1958) is a female retired British sprinter.

Helen Barnett-Burkart
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (1958-05-13) 13 May 1958
London
Sport
SportSprinting
Event(s)400 metres
ClubCroydon Harriers

Athletics career

As Helen Barnett, she competed in the women's 400 metres at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[1] She married the Swiss sprinter Stefan Burkart in 1986, and went on to represent Switzerland at the 1992 Summer Olympics in the women's 4 × 400 metres relay.[1] She represented England in the 200 metres event, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[2] Four years later she represented England in the 400 metres event, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.[3][4]

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Great Britain /  England
1982 Commonwealth Games Brisbane, Australia 9th 200 m 23.57
1984 Olympic Games Los Angeles, United States 12th (sf) 400m 52.26
4th 4 × 400 m 3:25.51
1986 Commonwealth Games Edinburgh, United Kingdom 9th (h) 400 m 54.29
European Championships Stuttgart, Germany 10th (sf) 400 m 52.47
Representing   Switzerland
1992 Olympic Games Barcelona, Switzerland 9th (h) 4 × 400 m 3:31.26
1993 World Championships Stuttgart, Germany 8th 4 × 400 m 3:28.52
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References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Helen Barnett-Burkart Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  2. "1982 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "1986 Athletes". Team England.
  4. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
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