Jay Barrs


Jack Leonard "Jay" Barrs, Jr. is an American archer. He won a gold medal in the 1988 Summer Olympics. He is an National Outdoor Champion and FITA World Field Champion, as well as a fourteen time US Field Champion. Barrs was born in Jacksonville, Florida and graduated from Arizona State University. Jay currently lives in Utah where he coaches and mentors young archers through the US Archery Association's JOAD program.

Olympic Tournament History

  • 1992 Olympic Games: individual, team
  • 1988 Olympic Games: individual, team

World Tournament History

US National Tournaments

U.S. Outdoor Target Championships – 2000, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986
  • U.S. Indoor Target Championships – 2001, `00, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
  • U.S. Field Championships – 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987.