Tom Reid

Tom first represented New Zealand at the 1964 FISA European Championships at Amsterdam in the double sculls finishing in 11th position. This was an attempt to impress the Olympic Games selectors for selection to the Olympic Games in Tokyo which was not successful. Tom also competed in the double sculls in the test races against Australia in 1965 winning the first Test. After this Tom turned to coaching and coached New Zealand crews from 1974 to 1984, through to the World Championships and Olympic Games. He coached son, Gary, in the single sculls at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 1984.