Ray Thorne
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Raymond Comstock "Ray"•Thorne |
| Used name | Ray•Thorne |
| Born | 29 April 1887 in Chicago, Illinois (USA) |
| Died | 10 January 1921 in Los Angeles, California (USA) |
| Affiliations | Chicago AA, Chicago (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Ray Thorne was a member of the Chicago AA and swam on their relay team at the 1904 Olympics. He later worked in the aviation industry and served in that capacity during World War I. He died in an automobile accident when his car skidded on a wet boulevard in Los Angeles.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Ray Thorne | |||
| 50 yards Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 6 | |||||
| 100 yards Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 4 × 50 yards Freestyle Relay, Men (Olympic) | Chicago Athletic Association | 2 | Silver |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died in a car crash.)