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Francis Morgan Ayodélé Thompson, CBE (born 30 July 1958 [2]), better known as Daley Thompson, is an English 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.
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.
Jul 26, 2024 · 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 dominated the decathlon for nearly a decade, winning two Olympic gold medals. Gold in Moscow. Daley Thompson won his first Olympic gold at the 1980 Moscow Games. Four years later, he returned to defend his title in Los Angeles.
Stunning performance from Daley Thompson as he wins the Decathlon Title at the 1986 European Championships ...more.
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May 28, 2008 · Daley Thompson vs Jurgen Hingsen for the decathlon gold medal in LA. From highlights of the BBC Olympic Coverage. Copyright BBC 1984.
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Jul 27, 2019 · Daley Thompson becomes the undisputed king of the decathlon at Moscow 1980. The favourite going into the Moscow Games, the British decathlete delivered a series of top-level performances 39 years ago, on 26 and 27 July 1980, to win his first Olympic title.
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