Donald Thompson (fencer)
Donald Thompson (January 15, 1928 – February 26, 2013) was an American fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics, but failed to reach the final.[2]
 Thompson in 1948 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 15, 1928 Oakland, California, United States |
| Died | February 26, 2013 (aged 85)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Fencing |
Thompson won the national épée title in 1953. He studied English at the University of Chicago and later headed the department of English at Wilbur Wright College in Chicago. He also established the English for Credit Program in Chicago. Thompson was a long-term member of the Art Institute of Chicago and a big admirer of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.[2]
References
- "Donald G. Thompson". Chicago Tribune. Tribune Company. February 28, 2013. Retrieved March 16, 2013.
- "Donald Thompson Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2010.
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