Thomas Downing (athlete)
Irish athlete
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Thomas Downing (21 January 1883 – 18 October 1943) was an Irish middle-distance runner who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics.[1][2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | 21 January 1883 Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland |
| Died | 18 October 1943 (aged 60) Dublin, Ireland |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Cross country/steeplechase |
| Club | Haddington Harriers, Dublin |
Biography
Downing was born in Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland.[3] He competed in the 1906 English National Cross Country Championships at Colwall[4] and was the 1907 Irish Cross Country champion, also helping his Haddington team to the senior team title.[5]
After taking part in the 1908 Irish Cross-Country Championships,[6] Downing represented the Great Britain team at the 1908 Olympic Games in London,[7][8] where he participated in the men's 3200 metres steeplechase competition. In his heat he was disqualified for incorrectly clearing the first water jump.[3]
From 1904 to 1910, Downing took part in the International Cross-Country Championship five times.[3]