Tom Ashley

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameThomas John Mitchell "Tom"•Ashley
Used nameTom•Ashley
Born11 February 1984 in Auckland, Auckland (NZL)
Measurements188 cm / 70 kg
AffiliationsIMCO
NOC New Zealand
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Tom Ashley became the third New Zealander to win an Olympic windsurfing title when he won the men’s gold at the Olympic Games in Beijing. Previous champions from New Zealand had been the brother and sister Bruce (1988) and Barbara Kendall (1992). Ashley was also the world champion in the RS:X windsurfer class in 2008. He attended Westlake Boys’ High School in Auckland, of which noted sailors Chris Dickson and Dean Barker were also alumni.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2004 Summer Olympics Sailing NZL Tom Ashley
Windsurfer, Men (Olympic) 10
2008 Summer Olympics Sailing NZL Tom Ashley
Windsurfer, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold