Wilbur Thompson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American track and field athlete
Date of Birth: 06-Apr-1921
Place of Birth: Frankfort, South Dakota, United States
Date of Death: 25-Dec-2013
Profession: athletics competitor
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Wilbur Thompson
- Wilbur Marvin "Moose" Thompson (April 6, 1921 – December 25, 2013) was an American shot putter who won a gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics. While studying at Modesto Junior College, Thompson won the national junior college title in 1939 and 1940.
- He then served in the US Army during World War II, and in 1946 placed second at the NCAA championships.
- He held a world ranking of #6 in 1947, #2 in 1948, #3 in 1949 and #4 in 1950.
- Thompson graduated with a master's degree in petroleum engineering and later worked in the oil production and at the California State Lands Commission.
- He died aged 92 and was survived by three daughters.His grandson, McLeod Bethel-Thompson, is a professional quarterback in the Canadian Football League.
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