Sir Thomas Fearnley

Biographical information

RolesAdministrator
SexMale
Full nameThomas•Fearnley
Used nameSir Thomas•Fearnley
Born16 January 1880 in Oslo, Oslo (NOR)
Died10 January 1961 in Oslo, Oslo (NOR)
Title(s)Sir
NOC Norway

Biography

Sir Thomas Fearnley was a shipping magnate who was President of the Norwegian Federation of Ship Owners. In 1917, he served on a mission to England was given an Honorary Knighthood in 1920. Fearnley led the family shipping firm of Fearnley & Eger, and his financial position gave him plenty of leisure time to pursue various sports, including skiing, fishing, shooting and golf. In 1910 he founded and was the first President of the Norwegian Lawn Tennis Association. He also was President of the Norwegian Jockey Club and in 1918 became a member of the Norwegian Olympic Committee. Fearnley was co-opted onto the IOC in March 1926 and served until he turned 70-years-old, resigning in May 1950, after which he was made an Honorary Member. In 1950 he donated the Fearnley Cup which the IOC awarded annually (1951-73) to a sports club or local sports association that had performed meritorious achievement in support of the Olympic Movement.

Organization roles

Role Organization Tenure NOC As
Member International Olympic Committee 1927—1950 NOR Sir Thomas Fearnley
Honorary International Olympic Committee 1950—1961 NOR Sir Thomas Fearnley

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