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| alma_mater = University of Southern California.[1]
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}}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.
References
1. ^USC OLYMPIANS: 1904–2004, USC Trojans Athletic Department, Accessed August 13, 2008.
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