Thane Baker
United StatesRetired- Born
- Oct 4, 1931
- Birthplace
- Elkhart, Kansas (USA)
- Height
- 1.83 m
- Weight
- 72 kg
Thane Baker is a United States sprinter, born on October 4, 1931 in Elkhart, Kansas (USA). Standing 1.83 m and weighing 72 kg, He competes primarily in the 100m and 200m.
His personal bests include 10.61 in the 100m and 20.97 in the 200m. He has earned 1 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions.
1956 season best10.61Nov 23, 1956
Medals4Olympic Games: 1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze
Last competitionThe XVI Olympic GamesDec 1, 1956 · 39.60
As of Oct 29, 2026: 1956 season best 10.61 (Nov 23, 1956) · Last competition: The XVI Olympic Games, Dec 1, 1956, 39.60 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze · 95 years old · Retired
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 100m | 10.61 | – | Nov 23, 1956 | The XVI Olympic Games |
| 1956 | 200m | 21.05 | – | Nov 27, 1956 | The XVI Olympic Games |
| 1952 | 200m | 20.97 | – | Jul 23, 1952 | The XV Olympic Games |