Thomas Howe (runner)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Liberian |
| Born | 17 September 1944 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Middle-distance running |
| Event | 800 metres |
Thomas O'Brien Howe or Thomas Obdien Howe (born 17 September 1944) is a Liberian middle-distance runner.[1] He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[2]
Howe finished 8th in his heat with a 2:00.70 time.[3] He was qualified to compete in the 4 × 100 m relay, but the Liberian team didn't start that event. He was the first known Liberian flag bearer at the Olympics.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Thomas Howe at Olympics.com
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Thomas Howe Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ Thomas Howe at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- ^ Thomas Howe at Olympedia
- ^ "Flashback Friday: 1972 Munich Summer Olympics". goteamliberia.com. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
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