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Canadian Pole Vault Champion Shawn Barber Passes Away at 29

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Sad news in the sporting world as Canadian pole vault record holder and world champion Shawn Barber dies at a young age.

Canadian pole vaulter Shawn Barber, known for holding the national record and winning the 2015 world championship, has tragically passed away at the age of 29 due to medical complications. Barber's exceptional talent and achievements in the field of pole vaulting have left a lasting impact on the sports community, with fans mourning the loss of a true champion.

Barber's agent, Paul Doyle, confirmed the news of his death, highlighting Barber's remarkable career and dedication to the sport. The specific cause of his passing was not disclosed, adding to the somber nature of the event. As tributes pour in from around the world, Barber's legacy as a world-class athlete and role model continues to shine bright.

In a poignant reminder of the fragility of life, Shawn Barber's untimely death serves as a reminder to cherish every moment and celebrate the achievements of those who inspire us. The sports world mourns the loss of a talented athlete taken too soon, but the memory of Shawn Barber's remarkable career will live on in the hearts of fans and fellow athletes alike.

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Canadian world champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber dead at 29 ... (CBC.ca)

Shawn Barber, the Canadian pole vault record holder and 2015 world champion, has died from medical complications. He was 29. Barber died Wednesday at home ...

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Shawn Barber, Canadian pole vault record holder, dies at 29 from ... (NBC News)

Shawn Barber, the Canadian pole vault record holder and 2015 world champion, has died from medical complications.

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Canadian pole vaulter Shawn Barber dies at 29 from medical ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Shawn Barber, the Canadian pole vault record holder and 2015 world champion, has died from medical complications. He was 29.

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Canadian record holder, world champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber ... (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Barber died Wednesday night, his agent Paul Doyle told The Canadian Press. Advertisement. The specific cause of death was not disclosed, but Barber ...

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Shawn Barber, Canadian World Champion Pole Vaulter, Dead At ... (FloTrack)

Canadian pole vault record holder Shawn Barber, the 2015 world champion, has died from medical complications. He was 29.

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Shawn Barber, 2015 world pole vault champion, dies aged 29 - AW (Athletics Weekly)

Canadian Olympic pole vaulter Shawn Barber has passed away. “He is currently the Canadian record-holder with his personal best of 6.00m and was the 2015 world ...

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Shawn Barber, Canadian world champion pole vaulter, dies at 29 (CBS News)

Shawn Barber, the Canadian pole vault record holder and 2015 world champion, died from medical complications, his agent confirmed Thursday.

Canadian record holder, world champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber ... (northeastNOW)

He was 29 years old. Barber died Wednesday night, his agent Paul Doyle told The Canadian Press. The specific cause of death was not disclosed, but Barber had ...

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2015 World champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber dead at 29 (Olympics)

The Canadian record holder made the Olympic final at the 2016 Games in Rio.

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Canadian world champion pole vaulter Shawnacy Barber dies at 29 ... (Canadian Running Magazine)

The Canadian record holder in the pole vault died at his home in Kingwood, Texas on Wednesday.

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Canadian record holder, world champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber ... (CTV News)

Former Canadian world champion pole vaulter Shawn Barber has died. He was 29 years old. Barber died Wednesday night, his agent Paul Doyle told The Canadian ...

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Pole Vault World Champion Shawn Barber Dead at 29: 'A Friend ... (PEOPLE.com)

Shawn Barber, a pole vault world champion, died on Wednesday, Jan 17. 2024. He was 29.

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Akron Zips NCAA national champion Shawn Barber, an Olympic ... (Akron Beacon Journal)

Shawn Barber, the 2015 pole vault world champion who starred at the University of Akron, winning NCAA titles and becoming an Olympian, has died at 29.

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Shawn Barber, Canadian Pole Vault Champion, Dies of Medical ... (TIME)

The Canadian American died at his home in Texas on Wednesday from medical complications, his agent told media.

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Décès tragique du perchiste Shawn Barber à 29 ans (RDS)

Shawn Barber, ancien champion du monde du saut à la perche, est décédé à la suite de complications médicales à l'âge de 29 ans.

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Shawn Barber, ancien champion du monde de saut à la perche, est ... (Le Monde)

L'athlète canadien avait remporté le titre mondial en 2015 à Pékin en franchissant une barre à 5,90 m.

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Saut à la perche : Shawn Barber, ex-champion du monde canadien ... (CNEWS)

Le Canadien Shawn Barber, ancien champion du monde de saut à la perche, est mort à l'âge de 29 ans à son domicile au Texas, a annoncé ce jeudi 18 janvier ...

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Le perchiste Shawn Barber est mort à l'âge de 29 ans à son ... (RTN)

Le perchiste Shawn Barber est mort à l'âge de 29 ans à son domicile au Texas, a annoncé jeudi son agent. Le Canadien avait remporté le titre mondial en 2015 ...

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Athlétisme : Shawn Barber, champion du monde du saut à la perche ... (Franceinfo)

"Un ami que l'on n'oubliera jamais. Le perchiste olympique canadien Shawn Barber est décédé". C'est par ces mots que Paul Doyle a annoncé le décès de son ...

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Le Canadien Shawn Barber, champion de saut à la perche, est ... (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Shawn Barber, champion du monde de saut à la perche en 2015 et détenteur du record canadien, est décédé à la suite de complications médicales.

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Shawn Barber, Canadian pole vault champion, dies from medical ... (Globalnews.ca)

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 ...

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L'ancien champion du monde canadien de saut à la perche Shawn ... (Noovo Info)

Barber est décédé mercredi soir, a déclaré son agent Paul Doyle à la Presse canadienne. Publicité, continuer plus bas. La cause précise du décès n'a ...

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Former Olympic pole vaulter, world champ Shawn Barber dies at 29 (USA TODAY)

Shawn Barber, the 2015 pole vault world champion who starred at the University of Akron, winning NCAA titles and becoming an Olympian, has died at 29.

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Saut à la perche : L'ancien champion du monde Shawn Barber est ... (20minutes.fr)

Le Canadien, qui avait remporté le plus beau titre de sa carrière en 2015 à seulement 21 ans, est décédé des suites d'une complication médicale.

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