Thomas McKean (born 27 October 1963) is a Scottish former middle-distance runner representing Great Britain and Scotland internationally.

Outdoors, McKean reached the lower steps of podiums at both European and Commonwealth Games level.

McKean, who was born in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, was one of the favourites for the 1987 World Championships in Athletics 800 m. However, he caught the foot of Stephen Ole Marai in the final and suffered an injury which resulted in him finishing last.

The two athletes ahead of him were eventual Gold and bronze medalists Billy Konchellah and Mark Everett.

McKean also won a silver medal in the 1986 European Championships in Athletics 800m splitting British teammates Sebastian Coe and Steve Cram,[2] an event memorably described by Ian Wooldridge as being "like three Spitfires coming out of the sun".