Don Thompson
✓ Source-basedrisingBritish racewalker (1933-2006)
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Donald James Thompson MBE was an English racewalker. He was the only British man to win a gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 50 km walk. He also won a bronze medal at the 1962 European Championships, also for the 50 km walk.
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Status
deceased
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Lived 1933 to 2006 · aged 73
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