Craig Michael Barrett (born November 16, 1971 in Opunake) is a New Zealand athlete specializing in long distance events. He has been the dominant race-walker in New Zealand for many years and is the nation's record holder for the 3 km, 20 km, 30 km, 50 km and 2 hour disciplines. He attended the Olympic Games in Atlanta (1996), Sydney (2000) and Athens (2004). He won a silver medal in the 50 km walk at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester
During the 1998 Commonwealth Games, Barrett famously collapsed within one kilometre of the finish line whilst leading the 50 km walk. Although this was reported to be the result of dehydration, it was probably due to hyponatremia resulting from excessive perspiration and water intoxication (it is claimed that Barrett was sweating profusely and drinking large amounts of pure water).
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