Charles Thomas (athlete)
Charles Augusta Thomas (October 3, 1931 – January 26, 2015) was an American sprinter and athletics coach.[1][2] He was born in Fostoria, Texas, and died in Bryan, Texas.
Competing for the Texas Longhorns men's track and field team, Thomas won the 1954 NCAA Track and Field Championships in the 220 yards. In college, he never lost a race at the 220 yards distance.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Profile". trackfield.brinkster.net. Retrieved May 22, 2012.
- ^ "Thomas, Charles". theeagle.com. January 29, 2015.
- ^ "Charles Thomas - Texas Athletics". University of Texas Athletics. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ jmarkmustangtexascom (2023-04-30). "REMEMBERING CHARLIE THOMAS". Brett Voss' Sports Buzz. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
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