University of Connecticut Athletics
UConn Mourns Passing of Zachary Barry
9/18/2026 4:21:00โฏPM | Men's Track and Field
The UConn community is mourning the loss Zachary Barry, a former track and field student athlete who passed away from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident this week.
Barry, originally from Scarborough, Maine, was a member of the UConn track and field team for two seasons from 2022-2024. He was in his senior year studying plant science with a focus on turfgrass science. He was an active member of the Alpha Kappa Lamda fraternity.
During his time on the track team, Barry competed in 15 meets during the indoor and outdoor seasons in 2023 and 2024. He was a middle distance runner who had his career bests in the 800 meters (1:56.09) at the 2023 BU Valentine Invite and in the 1000 meters (2:32.47) at the 2024 Suffolk Ice Breaker.
"The loss of Zachary Barry is a tragic blow to the UConn community and to our track and field program. We send our deepest condolences to Zachary's family, friends and teammates. He will be missed and mourned by the entire UConn family."ย - UConn track and field
"It was an honor to have had the couple of years as Zach's coach. He was a young man that gave his all in his training and also to being a great teammate. He enjoyed life and lived it well with many teammates and friends from the UConn community that are better because he was a part of their lives. We mourn this loss and send our condolences to all his family and friends." - Head Coach Beth Alford-Sullivan
