Tom Richards
British long-distance runner · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Lived 1910 to 1985 · aged 74
Thomas John Henry Richards was a Welsh athlete who specialised mainly in the marathon. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal. He was the first Welsh athlete to win an individual Olympic track and field medal.
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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1985 · aged 74
