Ian Thompson (runner)
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| Nationality | British (English) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 16 October 1949 Birkenhead, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Event | Marathon | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Luton United Athletic Club | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Ian Reginald Thompson (born 16 October 1949) is an English former long-distance runner, who gained success in marathon running. His Commonwealth Games marathon record set in 1974 remains unbeaten. He also appeared at the 1980 Summer Olympics.