Gayle Thompson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGayle Robert•Thompson
Used nameGayle•Thompson
Born12 December 1938 in Ogden, Utah (USA)
Measurements188 cm / 82 kg
AffiliationsUS Navy, (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Gayle Thompson attended the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, graduating in 1961. In 1960 the Naval Academy eight won the title at the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen (NAAO) meet, which doubled as the Olympic Trials. The Midshipmen eight placed fifth at the 1960 Olympics, breaking the US streak of winning the rowing eights, which extended from 1920-56.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Rowing USA Gayle Thompson
Eights, Men (Olympic) United States 5