About Héctor Thomas
Lived 1938 – 2008 (aged 70). Héctor Thomas was a Venezuelan decathlete, sprinter, long jumper, shot putter, javelin thrower and discus thrower.
Héctor Tomás Thomas Martínez (10 October 1938 – 23 December 2008) was a decathlete from Venezuela.
Career He won more than ten medals in various athletics events at the Bolivarian Games from 1961 to 1973, as well as three medals at the Pan American Games in 1963 and 1967. He competed in the decathlon at the 1960 and 1964 Olympics, achieving his best result of 20th place in 1960. In 1998, he was inducted into the Venezuelan Sports Hall of Fame. He died of cancer at the age of 70.
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Who was Héctor Thomas?
Venezuelan decathlete (1938-2008)
When was Héctor Thomas born?
Héctor Thomas was born on 10 October 1938 in El Callao.
When did Héctor Thomas die?
Héctor Thomas died on 23 December 2008 in Caracas.
What was Héctor Thomas's occupation?
Héctor Thomas was a decathlete, sprinter, long jumper, shot putter, javelin thrower and discus thrower.
What nationality was Héctor Thomas?
Héctor Thomas was Venezuelan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Héctor Thomas. https://biography.guide/hector-thomas/
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