Thomas McMeekin

British sailor

Thomas McMeekin
Medal record
Men's sailing
Representing  United Kingdom
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1908 London 6 metre

Thomas Doodputlee McMeekin (31 December 1866 – 24 October 1946) was a British sailor and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and won a silver medal in the 6 metre class.[1] The gold medal was won by his helmsman G.U.Laws, who had also designed the boat (Dormy).[2]

References

  1. ^ "Profile: Thomas McMeekin". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2009.
  2. ^ "Thomas McMeekin". Olympedia. Retrieved 7 April 2021.


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