Cynthia Annabelle Thompson (29 November 1923 – 8 March 2019) was a Jamaican sprinter. She was born in Kingston, Jamaica
Life and career She was one of four female athletes who represented Jamaica at its first Olympic Games, the 1948 Summer Olympics. Following her athletics career, she became a paediatrician and retired in 2000.
Personal life While she was travelling with her teammates on the boat to London, she got seasickness and loss some weight before the competition.
Death Thompson passed away on March 8, 2019 at the age of 95.
International competitions Representing 1946Central American and Caribbean GamesBarranquilla, Colombia2nd50 m6.51st100 m12.12nd4 × 100 m relay50.11948Olympic GamesLondon, United Kingdom6th100 m12.878th (sf)200 m25.671950Central American and Caribbean GamesGuatemala City, Guatemala2nd60 m6.82nd100 m12.41st4 × 100 m relay48.91954Central American and Caribbean GamesMexico City, Mexico4th100 m12.42nd4 × 100 m relay48.34
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