Tom Lavery, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Tom Lavery

South African hurdler and sprinter

Date of Birth: 18-Dec-1911

Date of Death: 07-Feb-1987

Profession: sprinter, hurdler

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About 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 in 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 yards hurdles.
  • In the 100 yards event he finished fourth.
  • Twelve years later he won the bronze medal in the 120 yards hurdles at the 1950 Empire Games.

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