Hugh Thompson (athlete) explained
| Hugh Thompson |
| Nationality: | Canadian |
| Sport: | Middle-distance running |
| Event: | 1500 metres |
| Birth Date: | 29 April 1914 |
Hubert "Hugh" Thompson (29 April 1914 – 23 February 1943) was a Canadian middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 1500 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1] He was killed in action during World War II.[2]
Notes and References
- Hugh Thompson Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418003850/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/th/hugh-thompson-1.html . dead . 18 April 2020 . 26 October 2017.
- Web site: Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War . https://web.archive.org/web/20200417055433/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/friv/lists.cgi?id=65 . dead . 17 April 2020 . 24 July 2018 . Sports Reference.
