Tom Lavery

Thomas "Tom" Patrick Lavery (18 December 1911 – 7 February 1987) was a South African sprinter and hurdler. He competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics 110 metre hurdles and 4×100 metre relay, but failed to reach the finals. At the 1938 Empire Games he won the gold medal in the 120 yard hurdles. In the 100 yard event he finished fourth. Twelve years later he won the bronze medal in the 120 yard hurdles at the 1950 Empire Games.[1]

Tom Lavery

Lavery at the 1938 British Empire Games
Personal information
Born	18 December 1911 Cowdenbeath, Scotland
Died	7 February 1987 (aged 75) Germiston, South Africa
Height	189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	82 kg (181 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	110 m hurdles
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	14.0 (1938)[1][2]
Medal record Representing  South Africa British Empire Games 1938 Sydney 120 yd hurdles 1950 Auckland 120 yd hurdles