David Haig-Thomas
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | David•Haig-Thomas |
| Used name | David•Haig-Thomas |
| Born | 1 December 1908 in London, England (GBR) |
| Died | 6 June 1944 in Bavent, Calvados (FRA) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
David Haig-Thomas was a British ornithologist, explorer and rower who competed for Great Britain in the 1932 Summer Olympics. He was an army commando during the Second World War, and was killed in action during the Normandy Landings. Haig-Thomas Island in the Canadian Arctic is named after him.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Rowing | GBR |
David Haig-Thomas | |||
| Eights, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain | 4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Competed in the Boat Race (1930 Cambridge (won), 1931 Cambridge (won), 1932 Cambridge (won))
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†6 June 1944. Killed in action in Normandy on early hours of D Day.)