About James Thompson
Lived 1906 – 1966 (aged 59). James Thompson was a Canadian swimmer.
James Gilmour Thompson (January 20, 1906 – January 26, 1966 ) was a Scottish-born Canadian freestyle swimmer who won a bronze medal in the 4×200-metre freestyle relay at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam; he also competed in the 400-metre and 1500-metre freestyle events, but failed to reach the finals. Two years later he won a gold medal in the 4×200-yard freestyle relay at the 1930 British Empire Games.
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Who was James Thompson?
Scottish-born Canadian swimmer, Olympic bronze medallist
When was James Thompson born?
James Thompson was born on 19 August 1906 in Dundee.
When did James Thompson die?
James Thompson died on 26 January 1966.
What was James Thompson's occupation?
James Thompson was a swimmer.
What nationality was James Thompson?
James Thompson was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: James Thompson (swimmer)
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