Tom Iveson

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Tom Iveson
Personal information
Full nameThomas David Iveson
Born (1983-03-09) 9 March 1983 (age 41)
Nottingham, UK
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight161 lb (73 kg)
Sport
CountryFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Sport Short track speed skating
Achievements and titles
World finals1
Highest world ranking10 (500m)
Medal record
Men's short track speed skating
Representing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2008 Gangneung 5000 m relay

Thomas David "Tom" Iveson (born 9 March 1983 in Nottingham) is a British short-track speed skater.

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Iveson competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics for Great Britain. In the 1000 metres, he placed fourth in his round one heat, failing to advance. He was also a member of the British relay team. He raced in the semifinal, placing 4th, advancing the British to the B Final, which the team won to finish 6th overall. [1]

As of 2013, Iveson's best performance at the World Championships came in 2008, when he won a bronze medal as part of the British relay team. His best individual finish came in 2003, a 12th-place finish in the 500 meters. He also won silver medals as a member of the British relay team at the 2003 and 2008 European Championships. [2]

As of 2013, Iveson has two ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup podium finishes, both as part of the British relay team. He won bronze medals in 2007–08 at Salt Lake City and in 2008-09 at Vancouver. His top World Cup ranking is 10th, in the 500 metres in 2002–03. [2]

World Cup Podiums

[2]

DateSeasonLocationRankEvent
10 February 2008 2007–08 Salt Lake City Bronze medal icon.svg5000m Relay
27 October 2008 2008–09 Vancouver Bronze medal icon.svg5000m Relay

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References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Tom Iveson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 "ISU Biography". shorttrack.sportresult.com.[ dead link ]


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