Tommy Limby
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Set Tommy•Limby |
| Used name | Tommy•Limby |
| Born | 5 September 1947 in Gåxsjö, Strömsund, Jämtland (SWE) |
| Died | 13 January 2008 in Orsa, Dalarna (SWE) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 68 kg |
| Affiliations | Orsa IF, Orsa (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
Biography
Tommy Limby was a long distance specialist, coming second in the famous Vasaloppet in 1973, and placing third in 1976 and 1977. His best Olympic result also came in the longest race, finishing 8th in the 50 km. His only major title came in 1978, when he was the third skier of the Swedish team that won the 4 x 10 km relay at the World Championship in Lahti. Limby never won a Swedish title either, although he mounted the podium four times.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | SWE |
Tommy Limby | |||
| 15 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 23 | |||||
| 30 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 15 | |||||
| 50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 8 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Nordic Ski Championships (1–0–0 1978 Lahti CCS gold: 4×10 km relay)