Henry Norwood "Barney" Ewell (February 25, 1918 – April 4, 1996) was an American athlete, and winner of one gold and two silver medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

At the Olympic Games in London, he thought he had won the 100 m only to learn the victory was given to teammate Harrison Dillard.

He was added to the 4 × 100 m relay when Ed Conwell became sick and the American team strolled to an easy victory.

After viewing a film of the race, however, officials reversed the ruling, and Ewell finally had his Olympic gold medal.

[3][4] After the Olympics Ewell lost his amateur status for accepting gifts from his fans, but he continued to compete in Australia and New Zealand as a professional.