Wilbur Thompson
American track and field athlete
Biography
Wilbur Marvin "Moose" Thompson (April 6, 1921 – December 25, 2013) was an American shot putter who won a gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics, leading an American sweep of the medals.
While studying at Modesto Junior College, Thompson won the national junior college title in 1939 and 1940. He then served in the US Army during World War II, and in 1946 placed second at the NCAA championships while at USC. He held a world ranking of #6 in 1947, #2 in 1948, #3 in 1949 and #4 in 1950. Thompson graduated with a master's degree in petroleum engineering and later worked in the oil production and at the California State Lands Commission. He died aged 92.
His grandson, McLeod Bethel-Thompson, is a professional quarterback in the CFL.
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- Wilbur Thompson died on December 25, 2013 at the age of 92.
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- Wilbur Thompson was born on April 6, 1921.
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- Wilbur Thompson was born in Frankfort.
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- Wilbur Thompson is 1.83 m (6′0″) tall.
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