Tom Cole (rower)

Tom Cole
Bornc 1827
England
NationalityBritish
Other namesThomas Cole
TitleWorld Champion sculler, Professional
Term1852–1854
PredecessorRobert Coombes
SuccessorJames Messenger

Tom Cole (born c. 1827) was the Professional Single Sculls World Champion from 1852 to 1854. He resided in Chelsea. At the time, he became the Champion of the Thames which was effectively the Champion of England. After the English title gained world status in 1876, earlier winners were retrospectively given the World Champion Title.

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