Tom Ottey
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Charles Ottey |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | June 8, 1910 |
| Died | April 10, 1984 (aged 73) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event | 10,000 metres |
Thomas Charles Ottey (June 8, 1910 – April 10, 1984) was an American long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics.[1]
Ottey was an All-American for the Michigan State Spartans track and field team, finishing 2nd in the 3000 meters at the 1935 NCAA Track and Field Championships.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Tom Ottey Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ^ "3000 meters at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
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