Wilbur Thompson
American track and field athlete, gold medal in shot put at the 1948 Summer Olympics (1921-2013) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 92
Wilbur Marvin "Moose" Thompson was an American shot putter who won a gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics, leading an American sweep of the medals.
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Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2013 · aged 92
