Howard Thomas (wrestler)

Howard V. Thomas (January 18, 1905 – March 17, 1995) was a Canadian wrestler who competed in two Olympic games in 1932 and 1936. He was born in London, England.

For the radio producer and television executive, see Howard Thomas (producer). For the Welsh plant scientist, see Howard Thomas (scientist).
Howard Thomas
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
Born(1905-01-18)January 18, 1905
London, England
DiedMarch 17, 1995(1995-03-17) (aged 90)
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Sport
SportWrestling
Medal record
Men's Wrestling
Representing  Canada
British Empire Games
Gold medal – first place 1930 Hamilton Lightweight
Bronze medal – third place 1934 London Lightweight

Thomas competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics in Men's Freestyle 66 kg and in the 1936 Summer Olympics in same event, but did not win a medal.[1] He won a gold medal in the lightweight division at the 1930 British Empire Games and a bronze medal in the same event at the 1934 British Empire Games.[2][3] Thomas died in Burlington, Ontario in 1995.[4]

References
  1. Howard Thomas' profile at Sports Reference.com Archived 2013-09-25 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Howard Thomas' profile at the Canadian Olympic Committee
  3. Commonwealth Games Federation Archived 2008-07-23 at the Wayback Machine
  4. "Births & Deaths". The Gazette. Montreal, Quebec. March 22, 1995. p. 50. Retrieved January 30, 2019. icon of an open green padlock


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