Tom Richards

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameThomas John Henry "Tom"•Richards
Used nameTom•Richards
Born15 March 1910 in Upper Cwmbran, Wales (GBR)
Died19 January 1985 in London, England (GBR)
Measurements165 cm / 55 kg
AffiliationsSouth London Harriers, London (GBR)
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Tom Richards had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1948 Olympics marathon. In the 1950 British Empire Games marathon he finished fifth. In the British Empire Games he competed for Wales.

Personal Best: Mar – 2-29:59 (1954).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Athletics GBR Tom Richards
Marathon, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver