Tomás Velasco
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Tomás•Velasco Palomo |
| Used name | Tomás•Velasco |
| Born | 21 December 1914 in Valverde del Majano, Segovia (ESP) |
| Died | July 1997 in Madrid, Madrid (ESP) |
| NOC |  Spain |
Biography
Tomás Velasco was a Spanish cross-country skier. Velasco worked at the ski resort in Navacerrada from a young age. Velasco won the Spanish cross-country skiing championship in 1935, which earned him selection to the Spanish Olympic team. The following year Velasco competed in the 18 kilometres at the 1936 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Olympics. He finished in 62nd place. Velasco’s career as a skier was cut short due to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | ESP |
Tomás Velasco | |||
| 18 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 62 |