Christopher Lee Thompson (born November 30, 1978) is an American former competition swimmer who won the bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the men's 1,500-meter freestyle. He was the second American swimmer to break the 15-minute mark in the 1,500-meter freestyle, and held the American record for four years.
He attended the University of Michigan, where he was a member of the Michigan Wolverines swimming and diving team from 1997 to 2001. Both at Michigan and as a post-graduate, Chris swam under coach Jon Urbanchek from 1997 to 2004. He held the NCAA and American records in the 1,650-yard freestyle for eleven years.
Currently, he coaches the Plymouth Canton Cruisers swim team in Plymouth, Michigan.
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External links
- Thompson's bio from USA Swimming.
- 20 Questions with Chris Thompson[permanent dead link], from USA Swimming.
- Chris Thompson, Brooke Bennett Crowned King and Queen of Tiburon Mile. Swimming World Magazine (October 27, 2002). Retrieved June 16, 2009.
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