Tom Gray (speed skater)

Thomas James Gray (January 6, 1945 – April 25, 2019) was an American speed skater who specialized in the 500-meter sprint. In this event he finished in 14th and 21st place at the 1964 and 1968 Winter Olympics, respectively. He won this distance at the 1966 world championships and finished second in 1967. He attended the University of Minnesota and in the late 1960s served in the US Air Force.[1]

Tom Gray
Tom Gray at the 1968 Olympics
Personal information
Born(1945-01-06)January 6, 1945
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedApril 25, 2019(2019-04-25) (aged 74)
Aitkin, Minnesota, U.S.
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
SportSpeed skating
ClubBearcat Speedskating Club

Personal bests:[1]

  • 500 m – 39.5 (1964)
  • 1000 m – 1:26.0 (1968)
  • 1500 m – 2:13.1 (1964)
  • 5000 m – 9:09.0 (1972)
  • 10000 m – 19:23.0 (1972)

References edit

  1. ^ a b Tom Gray. sports-reference.com

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