Don Thompson
British athlete
Donald James Thompson MBE was an English racewalker. He was the only British man to win a gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics, in the 50 km walk. He also won a bronze medal at the 1962 European Championships, also for the 50 km walk. Wikipedia
Born: January 20, 1933, Hillingdon, United Kingdom
Died: October 3, 2006 (age 73 years), Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley, United Kingdom