Tom Smith

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameTom P.•Smith
Used nameTom•Smith
AffiliationsAchilles Fencing Club, Dublin (IRL)
NOC Ireland

Biography

Tom Smith of Dublin first appeared in the fencing scene in the early 1940s. A member and past president of Achilles Fencing Club in Dublin, he was selected with fellow clubmate Nick Thuillier in 1948 to compete at the Olympic Games in London. Participating in the men’s individual foil event, he finished in last place of his pool. Smith continued to fence with the Achilles Club throughout the 1950s, competing internationally for Ireland on multiple occasions.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Fencing IRL Tom Smith
Foil, Individual, Men (Olympic) =8 p1 r1/4
Foil, Team, Men (Olympic) Ireland 3 p1 r1/4