Thomas Jefferson (athlete)

Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson in 1984
Personal information
Full nameThomas Theodore Jefferson
BornJune 8, 1962 (1962-06-08) (age 63)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materKent State University
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)100 m, 200 m
ClubKent State Golden Flashes
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m – 10.17 (1986)
200 m – 20.21 (1991)
Medal record
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
1984 Los Angeles200 m

Thomas Theodore Jefferson (born June 8, 1962) is an American former sprinter. He won a bronze medal in the 200 m at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Jefferson also won a bronze medal in the 4×100 m relay at the 1984 Universiade and placed fourth in the 200 m at the 1991 World Indoors Championships. He was ranked #3 in the world over 200 m in 1984.

May 1985, Won Mid-american Conference (MAC) Championship in the 100 and 200 meter dash.

Selected to Kent State University Hall of Fame in 1992.