About Thomas Ward
Lived 1907 – 1986 (aged 78–79). Thomas Ward was a British amateur wrestler.
Thomas Ian Murray Ward (29 June 1907 – 6 April 1986) was a Scottish freestyle sport wrestler who competed for Great Britain at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Biography Ward was born in Sanday, Orkney.
In 1936 he competed in the freestyle light heavyweight tournament. finishing third the round robin and claiming a bronze medal. At the time of the 1938 Games he was a policeman and lived at 51 Union Grove, Clapham, London.
Ward was a three-times winner of the British Wrestling Championships at light-heavyweight in 1936, 1937 and 1943.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas Ward?
Scottish freestyle wrestler
When was Thomas Ward born?
Thomas Ward was born on 29 June 1907.
When did Thomas Ward die?
Thomas Ward died in 1986.
What was Thomas Ward's occupation?
Thomas Ward was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Thomas Ward?
Thomas Ward was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Ward (wrestler)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Ward. https://biography.guide/thomas-ward-amateur-wrestler/
MLA: "Thomas Ward." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thomas-ward-amateur-wrestler/.
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