Don Thompson
British racewalker (1933–2006)
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Summary
Don Thompson was born on January 20, 1933[1], in London[2]. He died on October 4, 2006[3], in Frimley[4]. He worked as an athletics competitor[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
- Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Commons category: Don Thompson (athlete)[10]
- Cause of death: intracranial aneurysm[11]
- Sport: athletics[12]
- Family name: Thompson[13]
- Given name: Don[14]
- Manner of death: natural causes[15]
- Participant in: 1964 Summer Olympics[16], 1960 Summer Olympics[17], 1956 Summer Olympics[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
- Country for sport: United Kingdom[20]
- Name in native language: Donald James Thompson[21]
- Height: 168 cm[22]
- Mass: 55 kg[23]
Why It Matters
Don Thompson has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Don Thompson born?
Don Thompson's place of birth was London[2].
Where did Don Thompson die?
Don Thompson died in Frimley[4].
What did Don Thompson do for work?
Don Thompson worked as an athletics competitor[5].
What awards did Don Thompson receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[8].