Tom Gray

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameThomas James "Tom"•Gray
Used nameTom•Gray
Born6 January 1945 in Minneapolis, Minnesota (USA)
Died25 April 2019 in Aitkin, Minnesota (USA)
Measurements178 cm / 73 kg
AffiliationsBearcat Speedskating Club, (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Tom Gray skated in two Winter Olympics for the United States, and also at the 1966 and 1967 World Championships. Primarily a sprinter, he had little chance in the all-around, but in 1966 won the 500 m distance at the Worlds in 40.6. He returned in 1967 to place second in the 500. Gray attended the University of Minnesota, and spent a few years in the US Air Force in the late 1960s.

Personal Bests: 500 – 39.5 (1964); 1000 – 1:26.0 (1968); 1500 – 2:13.1 (1964); 5000 – 9:09.0 (1972); 10000 – 19:23.0 (1972).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) USA Tom Gray
500 metres, Men (Olympic) 14
1968 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) USA Tom Gray
500 metres, Men (Olympic) =21