Tom Lavery

Background

He was born in Scotland and died in Germiston.

Career

In 1936 he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the Olympic 110 metre hurdles event. In the 100 yards event he finished fourth.

Achievements

• At the 1938 Empire Games he won the gold medal in the 120 yards hurdles contest. Twelve years later he won the bronze medal in the 120 yards hurdles competition at the 1950 Empire Games.

Membership

He was also a member of the South African relay team which was eliminated in the first round of the 4×100 metre relay competition.