Tom Poor

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameTom Woodson•Poor
Used nameTom•Poor
Born15 December 1902 in Bismarck, Missouri (USA)
Died20 December 1965 in Grove, Oklahoma (USA)
Measurements183 cm / 73 kg
AffiliationsKansas Jayhawks, Lawrence (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Tom Poor was NCAA champion in the high jump in 1923 and tied for fourth in that event in 1925. He competed for the University of Kansas. Poor later worked as a real estate manager.

Personal Best: HJ – 1.97 (6-5½) (1925).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Athletics USA Tom Poor
High Jump, Men (Olympic) 4