Joey Barrington

Joey Barrington
Country England
Born (1979-01-18) 18 January 1979
Solihull, England
Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
Turned pro2001
Retired2012
Coached byJonah Barrington
Racquet usedDunlop
Men's singles
Highest ranking24 (January 2007)
Medal record
Men's squash
Representing  England
European Team Championships
2008 Amsterdam Team

Joey Barrington (born 18 January 1979) is a former professional squash player from England. He reached a career high ranking of 24 in the world during January 2007.[1] He is the son of the squash player Jonah Barrington.[2]

Biography

Barrington attended Millfield and studied Sport and Exercise Science at Birmingham University, graduating in 2000.[3][4]

Barrington won a gold medal for the England men's national squash team at the 2008 European Squash Team Championships.[5][6]

He is currently the lead commentator for the PSA World Tour.

References

  1. ^ "Profile and world ranking". Squash Info. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  2. ^ Baker, Andrew (7 May 2008). "Joey Barrington carries on the squash dynasty". Daily Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Archived from the original on 9 February 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
  3. ^ Davies, John, ed. (2012). "Distinguished Old Millfieldians". Old Millfieldian Society Chronicle: 13. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  4. ^ Pullen, Nick (7 April 2008). "Joey Barrington's a chip off the old block". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  5. ^ "European Team Squash Championships". InterSportStats. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  6. ^ "Men's European Team Championship: Event History (53 events)". Squash Info. Retrieved 6 June 2025.