About Thomas Horton
Lived 1926 – 2014 (aged 88). Thomas Horton was an American canoeist.
Thomas Frederick Horton (May 11, 1926 – July 28, 2014) was an American sprint canoer who competed in the late 1940s and the early 1950s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he was eliminated in the heats for both events he competed (1948: K-1 1000 m, 1952: K-2 1000 m). Horton's best finish in those heats was fifth in the 1952 K-2 1000 m event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas Horton?
American canoeist
When was Thomas Horton born?
Thomas Horton was born on 11 May 1926.
When did Thomas Horton die?
Thomas Horton died on 28 July 2014.
What was Thomas Horton's occupation?
Thomas Horton was a canoeist.
What nationality was Thomas Horton?
Thomas Horton was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Horton (canoeist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Horton. https://biography.guide/thomas-horton/
MLA: "Thomas Horton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thomas-horton/.
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