Herb Barten, Date of Birth
TweetHerb Barten
American middle-distance runner
Date of Birth: 13-Jan-1928
Profession: middle-distance runner
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Herb Barten
- Herb Barten (born January 13, 1928) is an American former middle distance runner who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics, where he placed fourth with a time of 1:50.1 in the 800 meter.
- Barten was the AAU 800 meter champion in 1948 and placed second the following year.
- Barten attended the University of Michigan from 1946–49, where he claimed five individual Big Ten titles.
- In 2007, he was inducted into the Michigan Men's Track and Field hall of fame.
- Barton currently resides in Clemson, South Carolina where he "enjoys watching the youngsters compete [in the Olympics] every four years."
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