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Daley Thompson

British decathlete · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Born 1958 · age 68

Francis Morgan Ayodélé Thompson, is an English former decathlete. He won the decathlon gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1980 and 1984, and broke the world record for the event four times. He was unbeaten in competition for nine years.

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ClubYears
Mansfield Town F.C.

Awards

BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award1982
Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1958 · age 68

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