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Francis Morgan Ayodélé Thompson, CBE (born 30 July 1958), better known as Daley Thompson, is a British former decathlete. He won the decathlon gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1980 and 1984, and broke the world record for the event four times. He was unbeaten in competition for nine years.
Daley Thompson (born July 30, 1958, London, England) is a British decathlete who became only the second competitor in history to win the decathlon at two Olympic Games, capturing gold medals in 1980 and 1984.
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Daley Thompson is a former English decathlon athlete who is considered to be the greatest decathlete of all time. A four times world record holder, Thompson won two Olympic gold medals, three Commonwealth titles, two European Championship titles, and a gold medal in World Championship.
Learn about Daley Thompson, the British athlete who dominated the decathlon for nearly a decade and won two Olympic gold medals. Find out how he beat his rival Jürgen Hingsen, how he shared the world record and how he became a showman and a legend.
Sep 8, 2020 · Stunning performance from Daley Thompson as he wins the Decathlon Title at the 1986 European Championships ...more.
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The late trainer and journalist Cliff Temple, who committed suicide in 1994 following unfounded allegations of paedophilia, knew Daley Thompson well. Temple likened him to the legendary...
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