About James Thompson
Born 1986. James Thompson is a South African rower.
James Thompson (born 18 November 1986) is a South African rower. He attended school at St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown. He joined the Tuks rowing club and received a Sport Sciences degree from the University of Pretoria.
Thompson retired as a professional rower on 4 February 2017 after competing at the Rock the Boat regatta at Roodeplaat Dam. Thompson and Matthew Brittain were instrumental in setting up the John Waugh Rock The Boat Series.
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Who is James Thompson?
South African rower
When was James Thompson born?
James Thompson was born on 18 November 1986 in Cape Town.
What is James Thompson's occupation?
James Thompson is a rower.
What nationality is James Thompson?
James Thompson is South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Thompson (rower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Thompson. https://biography.guide/james-thompson/
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