About Tom Dooney
Lived 1939 – 2018 (aged 78). Tom Dooney was a New Zealand kayaker.
Tom Dooney (3 August 1939 – 25 May 2018) was a New Zealand sprint canoeist who competed in the early 1970s. He was eliminated in the repechages of K-2 1000 m event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Dooney?
New Zealand canoeist
When was Tom Dooney born?
Tom Dooney was born on 3 August 1939 in Napier.
When did Tom Dooney die?
Tom Dooney died on 25 May 2018 in Palmerston North.
What was Tom Dooney's occupation?
Tom Dooney was a kayaker.
What nationality was Tom Dooney?
Tom Dooney was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Dooney. https://biography.guide/tom-dooney/
MLA: "Tom Dooney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-dooney/.
Chicago: "Tom Dooney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-dooney/.
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