Dan Thompson (born June 15, 1956) is a Canadian retired swimmer. He competed in the butterfly events during the 1970s and early 1980s. He was supposed to represent his native country at the 1980 Summer Olympics, but didn't start due to the international boycott of the Moscow Olympic Games. He won two silver medals at the 1979 Pan American Games.

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Dan Thompson
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BornJune 15, 1956 (1956-06-15) (age 68)
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Canada
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1978 Edmonton 100 m butterfly
Gold medal – first place 1978 Edmonton 4×100 m medley
Gold medal – first place 1982 Brisbane 100 m butterfly
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1979 San Juan 100 m butterfly
Silver medal – second place 1979 San Juan 4×100 m medley
Summer Universiade
Silver medal – second place 1977 Sofia 100 m butterfly
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