Tom Lavery
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Thomas Patrick "Tom"•Lavery |
| Used name | Tom•Lavery |
| Born | 18 December 1911 in Crowden Beatcross (GBR) |
| Died | 7 February 1987 in Germiston, Gauteng (RSA) |
| Measurements | 189 cm / 82 kg |
| NOC |  South Africa |
Biography
Tom Lavery had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1938 British Empire Games 120 yards Hurdles, 3rd in the 1950 British Empire Games 120 yards Hurdles. He also competed in the 1938 British Empire Games 100 yards and finished fourth.
Personal Bests: 100 – unknown; 110H – 14.0y (1938).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | RSA |
Tom Lavery | |||
| 110 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) | 6 h2 r2/3 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | South Africa | 3 h1 r1/2 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–0–1 1938 Sydney ATH gold: 120 yards hurdles; 1950 Auckland ATH bronze: 120 yards hurdles)