title: Thomas McMeekin
text: # Thomas McMeekin
  
  Thomas Doodputlee McMeekin (31 December 1866 – 24 October 1946) was a British sailor and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London and won a silver medal in the 6 metre class. The gold medal was won by his helmsman G.U.Laws, who had also designed the boat (Dormy).
  
  