Barrie Kelly

Barrie Harrison Kelly (born 2 August 1940) is a former sprinter from Bury, United Kingdom.

In the 100 yards at the AAA championships, he won a gold, silver, and two bronzes between 1965 and 1968.

His biggest success was in winning the 60 metres at the 1966 European Indoor Games, setting the inaugural world record in the semi-final with 6.6, and equaling this time in the final.

He never told the British Amateur Athletic Board of his Asthma, afraid he would miss being selected for the Mexico Olympic Games, and other overseas trips.

He has a keenness for British wildlife, he has however travelled to many countries, such as Kenya, Botswana, Tanzania, Namibia, India, Canada, the USA, and across Europe.