Verneda Thomas Explained

Verneda Estella Thomas (June 21, 1936 – March 30, 2016) was an American volleyball player. She played for the United States national team at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[1] Before she was an Olympic volleyball player, she was also an elite high jumper, winning a bronze medal at the 1955 Pan American Games in that event.[2]

Thomas died on March 30, 2016, at the age of 79.[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20191031024202/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/th/verneda-thomas-1.html "Verneda Thomas Biography and Olympic Results"
  2. Web site: GU MOURNS THE LOSS OF HALL OF FAME MEMBER VERNEDA THOMAS. Graceland University Jackets. 5 April 2016.
  3. Web site: 1964 - Verneda Thomas . 2024-10-07 . HYMAN UH_USA . en.