Rupert Thomas
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Rupert Broas•Thomas, Jr. |
| Used name | Rupert•Thomas |
| Born | 21 November 1890 in Kansas City, Missouri (USA) |
| Died | 28 February 1956 in Flushing, New York (USA) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | Princeton Tigers, Princeton (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Running for Princeton, Rupert Thomas won the IC4A 100y in 1912, after placing fourth in 1911. After college Thomas earned a law degree from Columbia in 1916. He served in World War I as a field artillery officer. After the war Thomas joined the law firm of Winthrop and Stimson. He was with them until he became chief counsel for the Eastern Region of the Tidewater Association Oil Company, a post he held until his retirement.
Personal Best: 100y – 10.2 (1912).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Rupert Thomas | |||
| 100 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 h6 r2/3 |