About Tommy Lalande
Lived 1904 – 1983 (aged 78). Tommy Lalande was a South African athlete and athletics competitor.
Thomas Forcer Lalande (31 December 1904 – 31 January 1983) was a South African long-distance runner who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Biography Lalande finished third behind Donald Robertson (athlete) in the marathon event at the 1934 AAA Championships.
At the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, he competed in the marathon.
Lalande finished third behind Donald Robertson in the marathon event at the 1939 AAA Championships before his career was interrupted by World War II.
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Who was Tommy Lalande?
South African long-distance runner
When was Tommy Lalande born?
Tommy Lalande was born on 31 December 1904 in Durban.
When did Tommy Lalande die?
Tommy Lalande died on 31 January 1983.
What was Tommy Lalande's occupation?
Tommy Lalande was an athlete and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Tommy Lalande?
Tommy Lalande was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Lalande. https://biography.guide/tommy-lalande/
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