About Thomas Ross
Lived 1927 – 2021 (aged 93–94). Thomas Ross was a British athlete and speed skater.
Thomas Cochrane "Tommy" Ross (1 September 1927 – 19 February 2021) was a British speed skater. He competed in two events at the 1948 Winter Olympics. Ross emigrated to the United States in 1953, becoming a naturalised citizen in 1963. He married Rita Paton in 1954 in New York. The couple settled in Evanston, Illinois, where he worked as a tool maker.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas Ross?
British speed skater
When was Thomas Ross born?
Thomas Ross was born in 1927 in Glasgow.
When did Thomas Ross die?
Thomas Ross died in 2021.
What was Thomas Ross's occupation?
Thomas Ross was an athlete and speed skater.
What nationality was Thomas Ross?
Thomas Ross was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tommy Ross (speed skater)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Ross. https://biography.guide/thomas-ross-athlete/
MLA: "Thomas Ross." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thomas-ross-athlete/.
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