Tom Harrison
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Thomas Joseph "Tom"•Harrison |
| Used name | Tom•Harrison |
| Born | 13 May 1942 |
| Died | 7 February 2021 (aged 78 years 8 months 25 days) in Adelaide, South Australia (AUS) |
| Measurements | 182 cm / 75 kg |
| Affiliations | ?, Tasmania, (AUS) / Brunswick CC, Brunswick (AUS) |
| NOC |  Australia |
Biography
Competitive cyclist Tom Harrison specialised on the track, where he became a two-time Australian sprint champion. In 1962 Harrison won gold in the 1,000 metres match sprint at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth. Two years later he was one of the favourites to win gold in the same event at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. After winning his heat, however, he failed to qualify from the second round after losing in both the heats and the repêchage to be eliminated.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | AUS |
Tom Harrison | |||
| Sprint, Men (Olympic) | 2 h3 r5/9 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–0–0 1962 Perth CYC gold: 1000 m match sprint)