Josy Barthel, Luxembourgish runner and politician, Luxembourgish Minister for Energy (died 1992)

Joseph "Josy" Barthel was a Luxembourgish athlete and politician. He was the surprise winner of the Men's 1500 metres at the 1952 Summer Olympics, and the only athlete representing Luxembourg to have won a gold medal at the Olympics. Besides athletics, Barthel also led successful careers in both chemistry and politics.

The minister for energy was a position in the cabinet of Luxembourg from 15 July 1964 until 7 August 1999. After the 1999 general election, the office was folded into the portfolio held by the minister for the economy.