Bill Thompson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilliam Gluyas "Bill"•Thompson
Used nameBill•Thompson
Born19 July 1908 in Napa, California (USA)
Died8 February 1956 in Los Angeles, California (USA)
Measurements190 cm / 84 kg
AffiliationsCalifornia Golden Bears, Berkeley (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

At 6-3 (1.90) and 186 lbs. (84 kg.), Bill Thompson was the muscleman of the 1928 Cal eight. He graduated from the Berkeley college in 1931.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Rowing USA Bill Thompson
Eights, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold