Tommy White

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameThomas Paul "Tommy"•White
Used nameTommy•White
Other namesTom White
Born30 April 1915 in Saint John, New Brunswick (CAN)
Died27 September 1993 (aged 78 years 4 months 27 days) in Saint John, New Brunswick (CAN)
AffiliationsSaint John
NOC Canada

Biography

Tommy White was a Canadian speed skater who represented his local club in Saint John, New Brunswick. White was selected to compete in four events at the 1936 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Olympics. His best result came in the 10,000 metres, where he finished 21st.

Personal Bests: 500 – 49.6 (1936); 1500 – 2:34.2 (1936); 5000 – 9:04.5 (1936); 10000 – 18:25.3 (1936).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) CAN Tommy White
500 metres, Men (Olympic) 31
1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) 34
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 25
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 21