Charles Thomas (athlete)
Charles Thomas ( Charles Augusta Thomas; born October 3, 1931 in Fostoria , Montgomery County , Texas ; † January 26, 2015 in Bryan , Texas) was an American sprinter .
At the Pan American Games in Mexico City in 1955 , he won silver in the 200m and gold in the 4 x 100 meter relay .
In 1954 he was starting NCAA championship over 220 yards for the University of Texas .
Personal bests
- 100 yards: 9.5 s, March 7, 1953, College Station
- 220 yards: 20.5 s, May 29, 1954, Houston (on a straight track; corresponds to 20.9 s over 200 m)
Web links
- Charles Thomas in the database of trackfield.brinkster.net (English)
- Obituary in The Eagle, Jan. 29, 2015
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| SURNAME | Thomas, Charles |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Thomas, Charles Augusta |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American sprinter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 3, 1931 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Fostoria , Montgomery County |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 26, 2015 |
| Place of death | Bryan |