Tom Ottey
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Thomas Charles "Tom"•Ottey |
| Used name | Tom•Ottey |
| Born | 8 June 1910 |
| Died | 10 April 1984 in Camden, New Jersey (USA) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 61 kg |
| Affiliations | Michigan State Spartans, East Lansing (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Tom Ottey won the AAU 6-miles in 1932 and 1935. The 1932 AAU Meet doubled as the Olympic Trials, which qualified him for the Olympic team. He competed for Michigan State and the Meadowbrook Club. Ottey placed second at the 1935 NCAA Meet in the 2-mile.
Personal Bests: 2 miles – 9:19.0 (1935); 5000 – 15:22.4 (1935); 10000 – 31:37.8 (1932).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Tom Ottey | |||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) |