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Thomas Francis Farrell (born January 18, 1944) represented the United States of America in two Olympic Games, in the 800 metres race. He placed fifth in Tokyo in 1964 and won the bronze medal in Mexico City in 1968.
He attendedArchbishop Molloy High School inQueens, New York. After finishing high school Farrell enrolled atSt. John's University inJamaica, New York, where he was coached by Steve Bartold. At the age of 19 Farrell placed fifth in the 800 metres race in the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games, behind winner and world record holderPeter Snell.
In 1965 he won the United States National Championship in the 880 yard race[1] and won the BritishAAA Championships title in the 880 yards event at the1965 AAA Championships.[2][3][4][5]
He won the1968 United States Olympic Trials (track and field) at 800 meters.[6]
He competed for the United States in the1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City in the 800 metres where he won the bronze medal.
Farrell lives in Southern California with his wife, Chris. He's still involved in athletics as a volunteer track coach at St. John's University, New York. But due to the distance between California and New York, his coaching activities are now limited.
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