Tom Blankenburg
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Thomas Jean William "Tom"•Blankenburg (-Von Blankenburg) |
| Used name | Tom•Blankenburg |
| Born | 2 September 1909 in Spokane, Washington (USA) |
| Died | 29 March 1979 in Los Angeles, California (USA) |
| Affiliations | Athens Athletic Club, Oakland (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Tom Blankenburg swam for Lewis and Clark College and represented the Athens Athletic Club in Oakland, California during the 1928 Olympics. A breaststroker, he won the 1930 US indoor 220 yard breaststroke title, by then representing Hollywood Athletic Club. He attempted to compete at the 1932 Olympics but by then had worked as a lifeguard for several years and was declared ineligible as a professional. His name is listed as Blankenburg but it is variably listed as von Blankenburg, and that is the name in the California death index.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Tom Blankenburg | |||
| 200 metres Breaststroke, Men (Olympic) | 5 h1 r2/3 |
Errata
Name listed as Blankenburg in birth records, but as Von Blankenburg in death records.