About James Thompson
Lived 1889 – 1967 (aged 77–78). James Thompson was a British table tennis player.
James Thompson (1889–1967) was a male English international table tennis player.
He won a bronze medal at the 1926 World Table Tennis Championships in the men's team event. He was captain of this inaugural Championship England team and used a rubber racket.
He won the West of England Championships in 1908, made his debut against Wales in 1923 and won the inaugural Daily Mirror British title in May 1923 at Selfridges in London, and played in the Bristol league (one of the earliest clubs in the world).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Thompson?
English table tennis player (1889–1967)
When was James Thompson born?
James Thompson was born in 1889 in Bristol.
When did James Thompson die?
James Thompson died in 1967.
What was James Thompson's occupation?
James Thompson was a table tennis player.
What nationality was James Thompson?
James Thompson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Thompson (table tennis)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Thompson. https://biography.guide/james-thompson-table-tennis-player/
MLA: "James Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-thompson-table-tennis-player/.
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