Tom Jones (athlete)
Tom Jones (November 28, 1916 – October 1984) was an American long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1] He is the namesake of the Tom Jones Memorial held in his honor.[2][3][4]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | November 28, 1916 Yonkers, New York, United States |
| Died | October 1984 Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event(s) | Marathon |
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Tom Jones Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
- "Tom Jones Memorial track meet". www.gainesvillesportscommission.com. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- Jacks, Bradley. "Jamaica's Charokee Young runs world leading 49.87 to win 400m at Tom Jones Memorial Invitational". www.sportsmax.tv. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- "Chants Complete First Day at Tom Jones Memorial". Coastal Carolina University Athletics. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
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