Tom White

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCharles Thomas "Tom"•White
Used nameTom•White
Born16 November 1917 in Brigg, England (GBR)
Died30 January 1985 in Scunthorpe, England (GBR)
Measurements170 cm / 59 kg
AffiliationsLincoln Wellington Athletic Club / Appleby Frodingham SC
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Tom White finished fifth in the 1946 European Championships 800 metres. He also finished fifth in the 1950 British Empire Games 880 yards as well as in the 1950 British Empire Games 1 mile. In the British Empire Games he competed for England.

Personal Best: 800 – 1:51.5 (1946).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Athletics GBR Tom White
800 metres, Men (Olympic) 5 h3 r2/3
1952 Summer Olympics Athletics GBR Tom White
800 metres, Men (Olympic) 5 h2 r2/3