About Thomas Anderson
Lived 1939 – 2010 (aged 71). Thomas Anderson was an Australian sailor.
Thomas James Anderson (24 July 1939 – 28 July 2010) was an Australian sailor and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, where he received a gold medal in the dragon class, together with crew members John Cuneo and John Shaw. He was the twin brother of John Anderson.
On 8 February 2000, Anderson was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his gold medal-winning performance at 1972 Summer Olympics. In 2009, Anderson was inducted into the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame.
In 2018, Anderson was inducted to the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame alongside Cuneo and Shaw.
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Who was Thomas Anderson?
Australian sailor (1939–2010)
When was Thomas Anderson born?
Thomas Anderson was born on 24 July 1939 in Sydney.
When did Thomas Anderson die?
Thomas Anderson died on 28 July 2010.
What was Thomas Anderson's occupation?
Thomas Anderson was a sailor.
What nationality was Thomas Anderson?
Thomas Anderson was Australian.
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