Wilbur Thompson
American track and field athlete, gold medal in shot put at the 1948 Summer Olympics (1921-2013)
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Summary
Wilbur Thompson was born on April 6, 1921[1], in Frankfort[2]. He died on December 25, 2013[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as an athletics competitor[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Educated at: University of Southern California[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Commons category: Wilbur Thompson[10]
- Sport: athletics[11]
- Family name: Thompson[12]
- Given name: Wilbur[13]
- Record held: Q136364013[14]
- Participant in: 1948 Summer Olympics[15]
- Country for sport: United States[16]
- Start of work period: 1937[17]
- Height: 183 cm[18]
- Mass: 89 kg[19]
- P14843: 11249[20]
Why It Matters
Wilbur Thompson has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
FAQs
Where was Wilbur Thompson born?
Wilbur Thompson was born in Frankfort[2].
Where did Wilbur Thompson die?
Wilbur Thompson passed away in Los Angeles[4].
What did Wilbur Thompson do for work?
Wilbur Thompson worked as an athletics competitor[5].
Where did Wilbur Thompson go to school?
Wilbur Thompson was educated at University of Southern California[8].