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Raymond Thompson

1911 – 1999

American Olympic swimmer

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About Raymond Thompson

Lived 1911 – 1999 (aged 87). Raymond Thompson was an American swimmer.

Raymond Webb Thompson, Jr. (March 12, 1911 – February 14, 1999) was an American competition swimmer who represented the United States at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. Thompson placed sixth in the men's 100-meter freestyle, recording a time of 59.5 seconds in the final.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
United States Naval Academy
Also known as
Raymond Webb Thompson, Jr.

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Raymond Thompson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Raymond Thompson?

American Olympic swimmer (1911-1999)

When was Raymond Thompson born?

Raymond Thompson was born on 12 March 1911 in Bethesda.

When did Raymond Thompson die?

Raymond Thompson died on 14 February 1999.

What was Raymond Thompson's occupation?

Raymond Thompson was a swimmer.

What nationality was Raymond Thompson?

Raymond Thompson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Raymond Thompson

· Wikidata: Q7299183

· DBpedia: Raymond Thompson (swimmer)

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