Freddie Tomlins
Figure skater
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| Intro | Figure skater | |
| Places | United Kingdom | |
| was | Figure skater | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 5 August 1919 | |
| Death | 20 June 1943 (aged 23 years) |
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Biography
Frederick William Edwin "Freddie" Tomlins (born 5 August 1919 in Lambeth, Greater London; died 20 June 1943 over the English Channel) was a British figure skater. He was the 1939 World silver medalist and European silver medalist. He competed at the 1936 Winter Olympics and placed 10th.
He served in the Royal Air Force in World War II. He was killed in battle against a Nazi submarine over the English Channel.
Results
| Event | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Olympic Games | 10th | |||
| World Championships | 5th | 5th | 2nd | |
| European Championships | 8th | 4th | 6th | 2nd |