Thomas O'Brien Howe or Thomas Obdien Howe (born 17 September 1944) is a Liberian

middle-distance runner Middle-distance running events are track races longer than sprints, up to 3000 metres. The standard middle distances are the 800 metres, 1500 metres and mile run, although the 3000 metres may also be classified as a middle-distance event. The 1 ...

. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the

1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and commonly known as Munich 1972 (german: München 1972), was an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972 ...

. Howe finished 8th in his heat with a 2:00.70 time. He was qualified to compete in the 4 × 100 m relay, but the Liberian team didn't start that event. He was the first known Liberian flag bearer at the Olympics.

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1944 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics Liberian male middle-distance runners Olympic athletes for Liberia Place of birth missing (living people) {{Liberia-athletics-bio-stub