Dick Thompson (athlete)

Dick Thompson is a British Paralympic athlete who won six gold medals competing in track and field events.[1] Thompson was most successful at the 1960 Summer Paralympics, winning three golds in the javelin events, a gold in the club throw, a bronze in the shot put, and two medals with the men's wheelchair basketball team.[2]

Dick Thompson
Dick Thompson competing
Sport
Country Great Britain
SportJavelin, club throw, shot put, wheelchair basketball, fencing

References

  1. "IPC Historical Results Archive". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  2. Liam McCann (28 March 2006). The Olympics: Facts, Figures and Fun. Facts, Figures & Fun. p. 84.


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