Tommy Clarke
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | William Thomas "Tommy"•Clarke |
| Used name | Tommy•Clarke |
| Born | 13 November 1882 in Harmston, England (GBR) |
| Died | 2 November 1960 in Liverpool, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Sefton Harriers, Liverpool (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Tommy Clarke first took up running in 1904, but his career prospered when he went to live in Liverpool two years later. In 1907, he won the Northern cross-country title and placed third in the AAA 10 miles. In 1908 he placed fifth in the International Cross-Country, won the Liverpool Olympic marathon trial, but failed to finish in the Poly race. In the Olympic marathon he was the first Briton to finish. He later had a brief but unsuccessful career as a professional.
Personal Bests: Mar – 3-16:08.6 (1908); Mar (track) – 2-51:50.0 (1910).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Tommy Clarke | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 12 |
Errata
Date of birth previously listed as 3 May 1873 in Harmston, Lincolnshire; this is incorrect as per further research. Contemporary newspaper records also confirm that he was known as "Tommy Clarke", not "Billy".