Tom Neely

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRobert Thomas "Tom"•Neely
Used nameTom•Neely
Born15 May 1938 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma (USA)
Died15 January 2017 in Ketchum, Idaho (USA)
Measurements170 cm / 68 kg
AffiliationsUS Army, (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Tom Neely attended George Washington University. In 1961 he was in the US Army and was trying out for the ski patrol when he was spotted by the US Olympic luge team coach, who was scouting potential lugers for the sport that was débuting at the 1964 Innsbruck Olympics. Neely competed in singles at Innsbruck, placing 17th. He later settled in Sun Valley, where he was a ski instructor.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Winter Olympics Luge USA Tom Neely
Singles, Men (Olympic) 17