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Francis Morgan Ayodélé Thompson, CBE (born 30 July 1958), better known as Daley Thompson, is a British former decathlete. He won the decathlon gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1980 and 1984, and broke the world record for the event four times. He was unbeaten in competition for nine years.
Daley Thompson dominated the decathlon for nearly a decade, winning two Olympic gold medals. Gold in Moscow. Daley Thompson won his first Olympic gold at the 1980 Moscow Games. Four years later, he returned to defend his title in Los Angeles.
Sep 8, 2020 · Stunning performance from Daley Thompson as he wins the Decathlon Title at the 1986 European Championships For more on European Athletics 50th Anniversary, v...
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Daley Thompson (born July 30, 1958, London, England) is a British decathlete who became only the second competitor in history to win the decathlon at two Olympic Games, capturing gold medals in 1980 and 1984.
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Apr 4, 2024 · One of sport’s most compelling characters and arguably Britain’s greatest ever track and field athlete will star in a television documentary this summer.
Daley Thompson won his first Olympic gold at the 1980 Moscow Games. Four years later, he returned to defend his title in Los Angeles. In his way stood his great rival, Jürgen Hingsen...
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Jul 27, 2019 · Daley Thompson becomes the undisputed king of the decathlon at Moscow 1980. The favourite going into the Moscow Games, the British decathlete delivered a series of top-level performances 39 years ago, on 26 and 27 July 1980, to win his first Olympic title.
