Donald Garrow

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDonald Hugh•Garrow
Used nameDonald•Garrow
Born25 January 1918 in Cuckfield, England (GBR)
Died25 February 2001 in Chiltern, England (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Donald Garrow was a member of the hastily put together British ski team for the 1948 Winter Games. He competed in all three disciplines at in St. Moritz with a best position of 45th in the combined event. As well as being British national skiing champion, he also represented Oxford University at golf.

After service in the Royal Navy, he qualified as a doctor and worked as a consultant paediatrician until his retirement. He played the flute in a local orchestra until just before his death from Luekaemia.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Winter Olympics Alpine Skiing (Skiing) GBR Donald Garrow
Downhill, Men (Olympic) =60
Slalom, Men (Olympic) 49
Combined, Men (Olympic) 45