This petition was submitted during the 2015–2017 Conservative government
Rejected petition Daley Thomson to be Knighted
Daley Thomson is arguably the most successful decathlete of all time breaking the world record for the event four times and wining gold in two different Olympic Games, three different Commonwealth Games and the World Championships.
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Daley Thomson inspired the nation during the 1980s and is still remembered today as an all time great, Thomson is regarded as a national treasure by many and should be recognized with a knighthood for his achievements.
Medals;
Olympic Games
1980 Gold
1984 Gold
World Championships
1983 Gold
European Championships
1982 Gold
1986 Gold
1978 Silver
1986 4×100 m Bronze
Commonwealth Games
1978 Gold
1982 Gold
1986 Gold
1986 4×100 m Silver
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