T. Gordon Skinner
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Thomas Gordon•Skinner |
| Used name | T. Gordon•Skinner |
| Born | 29 December 1899 in Muswell Hill, England (GBR) |
| Died | 22 November 1972 (aged 72 years 10 months 24 days) in Cape Town, Western Cape (RSA) |
| Title(s) | 3rd Baronet |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Thomas Skinner finished seventh in the 8-metre open class aboard Feo at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. His fellow crew members were Tom Riggs, Philip Falle, and the three Roney siblings, Margaret (owner of Feo), Esmond and Ernest.
In 1923-24, Skinner was the owner of the 8-ton clipper Scylla, which was previously owned by his fellow Olympian Ernest Roney. Skinner, and Scylla, won the Shortlands Challenge Cup at the 1923 Clacton Regatta.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Sailing | GBR |
T. Gordon Skinner | |||
| 8 metres, Open (Olympic) | Feo | 7 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympian Members of the Nobility (3rd Baronet)