| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas G. Skinner |
| Nationality | British |
| Sailing career | |
| Class | 8 Metre |
Thomas G. Skinner was a sailor from Great Britain, who represented his country at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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