Tom Plant
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Thomas John "Tom"•Plant |
| Used name | Tom•Plant |
| Born | 6 November 1957 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 75 kg |
| Affiliations | West Allis Milwaukee |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Tom Plant competed in the World Junior Championships in 1978 and in the World Sprints in 1979-80. In 1980 at the World Sprints, Plant placed third overall, and won one of the 500s. He also skated that year at the World Championships, placing second in the 500. He later settled near Las Vegas and has worked in the investment business.
Personal Bests: 500 – 38.66 (1980); 1000 – 1:16.03 (1980); 1500 – 1:58.73 (1980); 5000 – 7:30.14 (1980); 10000 – 16:30.94 (1980).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | USA |
Tom Plant | |||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 17 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother-in-law of Mary T. Meagher
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Sprint Speed Skating Championships (0–0–1 1980 West Allis bronze: sprint)