Name Wilbur Thompson | Role Olympic athlete | |
Born April 6, 1921 ( 1921-04-06 ) Died December 25, 2013, Long Beach, California, United States Education University of Southern California Olympic medals Athletics at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's shot put | ||
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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.
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. 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 and was survived by three daughters.
His grandson, McLeod Bethel-Thompson, is an American football player.
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