Gayle Thompson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Gayle Robert•Thompson |
| Used name | Gayle•Thompson |
| Born | 12 December 1938 in Ogden, Utah (USA) |
| Measurements | 188 cm / 82 kg |
| Affiliations | US Navy, (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Gayle Thompson attended the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, graduating in 1961. In 1960 the Naval Academy eight won the title at the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen (NAAO) meet, which doubled as the Olympic Trials. The Midshipmen eight placed fifth at the 1960 Olympics, breaking the US streak of winning the rowing eights, which extended from 1920-56.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Rowing | USA |
Gayle Thompson | |||
| Eights, Men (Olympic) | United States | 5 |