About Jerry Thompson
Lived 1923 – 2021 (aged 98). Jerry Thompson was an American athletics competitor.
Jerald Stillwell "Jerry" Thompson (August 15, 1923 – August 26, 2021) was an American long-distance runner who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. Earlier in the year, he was NCAA Champion, though he was runner up to Curt Stone at the Olympic Trials. He was inducted into the Texas Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame, Class of 2016. Thompson died in August 2021 at the age of 98.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jerry Thompson?
Olympic athlete
When was Jerry Thompson born?
Jerry Thompson was born on 15 August 1923.
When did Jerry Thompson die?
Jerry Thompson died on 26 August 2021.
What was Jerry Thompson's occupation?
Jerry Thompson was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Jerry Thompson?
Jerry Thompson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jerry Thompson (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jerry Thompson. https://biography.guide/jerry-thompson/
MLA: "Jerry Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jerry-thompson/.
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