Tom Richards (athlete)
British long-distance runner

Tom Richards (athlete)

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British long-distance runner
A.K.A.
Thomas John Henry "Tom" Richards
Gender:
Male
Places:
United KingdomGreat Britain
Is:
RunnerAthleteLong-distance runnerMarathon runnerFilm editor
Work field:
Film, TV, Stage & RadioSports
Birth:
15 March 1910(Wales, United Kingdom)
Death:
19 January 1985(London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom)
Star sign:
Pisces
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Thomas John Henry "Tom" Richards (15 March 1910 – 19 January 1985) was a Welsh athlete who competed mainly in the Marathon. He competed for Great Britain in the 1948 Summer Olympics held in London, Great Britain in the Marathon where he won the Olympic Silver medal. He was born in Upper Cwmbran.