Thomas Jefferson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Thomas Theodore•Jefferson |
| Used name | Thomas•Jefferson |
| Born | 8 June 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 75 kg |
| Affiliations | Kent State Golden Flashes, Kent, Ohio (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Thomas Jefferson won a bronze medal in the 200 metres at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Jefferson also won a bronze medal with the US 4x100 relay team at the 1984 Universiade. In 1991 he finished fourth in the 200 at the World Indoors. He ran in college for Kent State University, but never placed at the NCAA Meet. Jefferson placed second at the 1984 TAC Meet and was third that year at the Olympic Trials. He was world ranked #3 in the 200 in 1984, and was ranked in the US top 10 four times between 1984 and 1991.
Personal Best: 200 – 20.21 (1991).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Thomas Jefferson | |||
| 200 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Universiade (0–0–1 1985 Kobe ATH bronze: 4×100 m relay)