Born in Birch Hills, Saskatchewan, Earl Thomson won an Olympic gold medal in the 110m high hurdles in 1920.
Thomson’s record in 110 m hurdles was tied but not broken until 1928.
His record in the 120-yard hurdles was tied but not broken until 1931.
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Born in Birch Hills, Saskatchewan, Earl Thomson won an Olympic gold medal in the 110m high hurdles in 1920.
Thomson’s record in 110 m hurdles was tied but not broken until 1928.
His record in the 120-yard hurdles was tied but not broken until 1931.
