Thomas White (athlete)

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Thomas White ( Charles Thomas "Tom" White; born November 16, 1917 in Brigg , North Lincolnshire , † January 30, 1985 in Scunthorpe ) was a British middle-distance runner .

In 1946 he was at the European Athletics Championships in Oslo fifth over 800 m . At the Olympic Games in London in 1948 , he reached the semifinals over the same distance.

In 1950 he was starting for England at the British Empire Games in Auckland fifth over 880 yards and in the mile run . At the Olympic Games in Helsinki in 1952 , he was eliminated over 800 m in the semi-finals.

In 1947 he became English champion over 880 yards.

Personal bests

  • 800 m: 1: 51.5 min, August 24, 1946, Oslo
  • 1 mile: 4: 15.0 min, February 11, 1950, Auckland

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personal data
SURNAME White, Thomas
ALTERNATIVE NAMES White, Charles Thomas; White, Tom
BRIEF DESCRIPTION British middle distance runner
DATE OF BIRTH November 16, 1917
PLACE OF BIRTH Brigg , North Lincolnshire
DATE OF DEATH January 30, 1985
Place of death Scunthorpe