Contents 1 Early life 2 Military career 2.1 Vietnam War 2.1.1 Capture 2.1.2 Prisoner of war 2.1.3 Return to the United States 2.2 Retirement 3 Later years and Death Published by Gipson Pendergrass People's Mortuary, LLC on Sep. 3, 2022. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. HJ 1 Sydney Loder (Glen) 5-2, 2 Sarah Taylor (Mat) 5-0, t3 Makayla Nelson (PECo) 4-10, t3 Katie Alderman (Fort) 4-10, t5 Summer Wallace (River) J4-10, t5 Jessi Looney (Gru) J4-10, 7 Aliyah Rachel (PECo) J4-10, 8 Rosln Brewer (FloydCo) J4-10. Harbours varsity football teams compiled a 51-24-4 record and advanced to the bi-district playoffs four times and area playoffs once in his six years at the helm. A Kemah coach is accused of sexually assaulting a minor he met on the job. Twin Springs Colten Kilgore finished eighth in 8.68 in the same event. During his six years as an assistant, Harbours middle distance and distance runners rewrote the record books. The stroke that left Thompson's left side paralyzed[2]:431 and his age contributed to his forced retirement from active duty in the Army. The years following Thompson's release were not happy ones. As a team, the Lady Bears turned in matching runner-up finishes at the indoor and outdoor conference meets, tying their best result in Big 12 history. June 30, 2022 . Jaxon Brewer came in second in the long jump on Dec. 17 and third in the triple jump. Although Thompson was promoted to lieutenant colonel upon release and then to full colonel, he had missed the most important years of his military career while in prison. In 2018, the girl broke up with her boyfriend, after which she confided in Thompson, according to the affidavit. During the outdoor season, White again scored All-American status in the shot put, while the 4X100-meter relay team led the way for the men with a fifth-place showing. Martinsville s Jamal Jones broke two meet records on the day in the 55 dash (6.36) and 300 (35.30). He set a new personal record with his triple jump, landing at 43 feet, 10.25 inches. When Floyd Thompson was born on 8 April 1920, in Coleman, Johnston, Oklahoma, United States, his father, Nelson Thompson, was 53 and his mother, Sarah Elizabeth Richardson, was 33. The Bears also had solid individual showings at the 2007 NCAA meets, as Reggie Witherspoon (200-meters) and LeJerald Betters (400-meters) each earned All-America honors indoors and outdoors. 293 Followers. For Floyd, Luke Collins won the 100-meter dash (10.89 seconds) and the 200 (22.70). He mentored senior Rachel Johnson to All-America honors and a tie for the highest finish by a Baylor athlete all-time (5th) as the team placed 19th at the national meet. Harbour was the 1995-96 chairman of the track advisory committee for the Texas High School Coaches Association. After basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey, he decided to make the military his career. Military service has given me my greatest challenges and my greatest rewards. John Wayne Ferguson: 409-683-5226; john.ferguson@galvnews.com or on Twitter @johnwferguson. In January 1973, Thompson was transferred to Ha L Prison. Student-Athlete Holly Kelly-Thompson attended Miami Palmetto High School as a standout track and field athlete and cross country runner. Burtons Brayden Dutton nabbed the final all-state spot in the 55-meter dash with a time of 6.79. The Highlanders later broke the meet record in the 4x400 with a time of 3:29.88. He lived in Croydon, Morgan, Utah, United States in 1930 and Kanosh Election Precinct, Millard, Utah, United States in 1940. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. The first alleged sexual encounter with Thompson happened around July and August of 2018, while the victim was 16. As a part of the outdoor 4x400-meter relay team, Fitts also earned his first national championship ring. 34465541-95D0-45B0 . Those days were grim, and survival was a struggle. Earlier in the week, Collins broke the nearly 30-year-old 100 record at Floyd with a time of 10.76. The BU men were seventh indoors and fourth outdoors at the conference meet by tallying 93 points. Floyd graduated from Cumberland High School in 1943. TFRRS | USA South Outdoor Performance List Track & Field . No, I do not now retire freelythere was much I still wanted to dobut circumstances present me no alternative. The following individuals are either subject to certain temporary restrictions pending investigation by the U.S. Center for SafeSport or arecurrently serving a suspension from either USATF or the Center. Click a location below to find Floyd more easily. NEWS AND TRIBUNE; May 20, 2022 May 20, 2022 . Jaxon Brewer places third in the triple jump on Dec. 17. He was released on March 16, 1973, ten days short of nine years. During the outdoor season, Angela Marvin set a new school record in the steeplechase en route to winning the Big 12 title as a freshman. [2]:52 Prior to his deployment, he hadn't heard of the country. [13], In recognition of his escape from Viet Cong POW camp for two days in October 1971, Thompson received the Silver Star. Floyd County High School's Indoor Track team has set new school and personal records with a number of meets remaining for the winter season. 55 1 Jamal Jones (Mville) 6.36, 2 Leonie Bentley (Brun) 6.50, 3 Jackson Swanson (Glen) 6.56, 4 Jamarion Crawley (PECo) 6.63, 5 Conner McPeek (Alleg) 6.71, 6 Baker Green (Poq) 6.713, 7 Trey Corbin (Brut) 6.716, 8 Brayden Dutton (JIB) 6.79. BUs men received All-American nods at the indoor event with Patrick Schoenball finishing fifth in the 800-meters and the 4X400-meter relay team earning a seventh-place finish. Tevin-Lloyd Thompson was hired as assistant track and field coach in February of 2021. The transfer from Manassas in her first season running either indoor or outdoor track won the 55-meter dash and tied the state meet record on Thursday at the VHSL Class 1 and 2 indoor track & field state championships at Libertys Brant Tolsma Indoor Track Complex. He was charged with four counts. The affidavit stated that the assault is believed to have began in 2018 when Thompson was coaching the 16-year-old girl in track and field. John Battles Olivia Stevens was seventh in the 55 dash, crossing with a time of 7.68 seconds. One of the Lady Buffs relay teams pose for a photo at Liberty University. We won't share it with anyone else. LYNCHBURG Virginia High sophomore sprinter TiShiyah Skinner certainly knows how to burst onto the scene. The 27-year-old Bowerman TC miler hopes his trip lands him on Team USA for Tokyo and he is heartened by the steps forward he has . I am an Eagle Scout. Crigger also came back to finish fourth in the 55-meter hurdles (8.92). 3200 1 Kovyk Chandler (PM) 9:46.72, 2 Derek Mitchell (Leb) 9:50.27, 3 Kaleb Elswick (Gru) 10:11.10, 4 Mason Erchull (FloydCo) 10:12.70, 5 Hayden Fox (EastRock) 10:29.42, 6 Patrick Nelson (Poq) 10:32.16, 7 Dorian Almer (U) 10:34.85, 8 Domenico Bruzzo-Morello (Mar) 10:35.41. LJ 1 David Woodward (Rad) 22-1, 2 Jaxon Brewer (FloydCo) 21-3, 3 Jamonte Peck (JM) 21-1, 4 Jamal Jones (Mville) J21-1, 5 John Hurd (SD) 20-10, 6 Leonie Bentley (Brun) 20-9, 7 Elijah Masten-Hale (GW) 20-4.25, 8 Jamarion Crawley (PECo) 20-2.5. 55H 1 Jakel Edmonds (Brun) 8.26, 2 Quinn Marcinek (Brut) 8.28, 3 Jamonte Peck (JM) 8.35, 4 Derrick Moore (SD) 8.51, 5 Tyreion Coleman (Brun) 8.53, 6 Jalen Posey (Brut) 8.56, 7 Ben Belcher (PH) 8.64, 8 Colten Kilgore (TS) 8.68. Alyce told author Tom Philpott that she believed prison had affected her husband's mind. In 1977, Thompson attempted suicide with an overdose of pills and alcohol. Harbour coached eight individual state champions in track and field and led his cross country teams to a regional championship and two state runner-up results. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! Thompson, now 42 years old, was charged with four counts of sexual assault of a child and his bond was set at $100,000. roywthompson@hotmail.com. Thompson said that one of the things that helped him cope with his brutal imprisonment was thinking of the fine family that awaited his return. 3200R 1 Poquoson (Creasman, Jones, Harper, Trant) 10:14.24, 2 Floyd County (Spangler, Altizer, Belshan, Lynch) 10:15.94, 3 Auburn (Martin, Lewis, Connelly, Rosenbaum) 10:33.18, 4 Galileo (Rodriguez, Kirk, Wray, Garrett) 10:35.69, 5 Glenvar (Bryson, McCroskey, Hall, Killeen) 10:47.82, 6 Appomattox County (Robindolph, Martin, Perry, Flamm) 10:51.98, 7 East Rockingham (Cooper, Simpkins, Stapleton, Martin) 10:52.76, 8 Bruton (Rowe, Cadwell, Townsend, Stephens) 11:06.70). Glenvar won the boys team title with 58 points, beating out defending champion Bruton by nine. His body was cremated, and his ashes scattered at sea off the coast of Florida. As a student athlete, Holly was a state champion in the high jump in 1986 and 1987, never losing a competition her junior or senior year. There was a problem saving your notification. Thompson is 23 years older than the girl, according to the affidavit. Those accomplishments earned him District 16A Coach of the Year, Central Texas Coach of the Year, District 14A Coach of the Year and Lay Witness for Christ Ministry Coach of the Year honors. Tazewells middle-distance was a huge scoring threat as Abigail Rhudy broke the meet record in the 500-meter dash with a time of 1:18.70. As time went on, after the victim's 17th birthday, sexual encounters became more frequent, investigators said. 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For the prominent Chicago lawyer, see, U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War, Old soldiers never die, they just fade away, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation, Awards and decorations of the Vietnam War, List of people pardoned or granted clemency by the president of the United States, "F. J. Thompson, 69, Longtime P.O.W., Dies", Glory Denied: The Saga of Jim Thompson, America's Longest-Held Prisoner of War, "Veteran Tribute: Floyd James Thompson (Colonel, USA)", "Airman Missing From Vietnam War Accounted For (Whitesides)", "The Glory And Tragedy Of a P.O.W. In 2003, Wil Fitts made his mark his sophomore year by winning the Big 12 indoor title in the 600-yards, while the team of Devenport, Lewis, King, and Robert Quiroga won the distance medley relay title. Floyds Knobs, IN Joined September 2018. Thompson went on to win the Big 12 title in the 800-meters outdoors, finish fifth at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore., and run on another 4x400-meter national championship team. Thompson's attorney did not immediately return a request for comment. Floyd was born on July 29, 1938, in Merryville, Louisiana where he graduated from high school in 1957. After the girl and her boyfriend split in 2018, investigators said Thompson sexually assaulted her and did so again three more times, all before she turned 17. Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription. Thompson spent the next nine years (3,278 days) as a prisoner of war, first at the hands of the Viet Cong in the South Vietnam forests, until he was moved in 1967 to the Hanoi prison system. Thompson even encouraged the girl to talk about sexual acts she performed with her boyfriend, the affidavit stated. In 2007, Baylor captured two national titles, winning the indoor and outdoor 4x400-meter relays. [2]:28 He was at first a very truculent, rebellious soldier, but then decided that he liked the military. TJ 1 Jaxon Brewer (FloydCo) 44-7.5, 2 David Woodward (Rad) 44-2, 3 John Hurd (SD) 43-11, 4 Jamonte Peck (JM) 42-5.5, 5 Dalton Griffith (Alleg) 41-9, 6 Andrew Craft (Alleg) 41-7, 7 Leonie Bentley (Brun) 41-3, 8 Carson Crigger (Nar) 40-11. During the outdoor season, Baylors women tallied the highest finish at the league meet under Harbour and the best since 1999 by finishingthird. AGE 70s Floyd A Thompson III Warrenton, VA View Full Report Used To Live In Relatives Derwood, MD Rockville, MD Snoqualmie, WA Renton, WA Albuquerque, NM Individually, Harbour coached Johnson to a breakout season. The Bears continued their success during the outdoor season as Chris Gillis earned All-America honors and won the Big 12 title in the long jump. Claim this athlete to start tracking your workouts! Wise Centrals Luke Collie had two all-state finishes on the day, grabbing fifth in the 300 (37.02) and third in the 500 (1:09.24). PROFESSIONAL CAREER In cross country, Harbours womens teams have excelled, earning nine berths into the NCAA Championships, including seven-straight from 2003-09 and two in the last five years (2014, 2016). 10-time Southwest Conference Champion Grundys Kaleb Elswick was third in the 1,600 (4:38.01) and 3,200 (10:11.10). Albeit, it could come at a cost to his ability to push for a prominent role on the football . Online records list Thompson as the head coach of the Mainland Jaguars Track Club and owner of FIT Sports Performance, a strength and conditioning gym in Kemah. In a shortened 2020 campaign that was halted before the NCAA Indoor Championships, Harbour oversaw seven student-athletes who earned All-America honors. King used the 2004 season to establish himself as one of the all-time best distance runners in Baylor history. At the Big 12 Indoor Championships, King teamed with Quiroga, Korey Wright and Bo Price to win a second-straight distance medley relay title. Start your subscription for just $5 for 3 months Subscribe. The Galveston Daily News reports that the police affidavit alleges that Thompson met the girl in 2016 and that he allegedly sexually assaulted her four times before she turned 17. Floyd Thompson. Owns seventh-fastest mile time in U.S. history Upgrade to Athletic+ for Rankings Training Log This athlete's training log is not public. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. The victim told investigators that Thompson was going to help her career by training her in workouts, but that as the two became closer, their relationship became more private, according to court records. In 1914, in the year that Floyd A Thompson was born, in August, the world's first red and green traffic lights were installed at the corner of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland Ohio. During the 2015 cross country season, Harbour worked to rebuild the womens squad after losing decorated seniors Rachel Johnson and Mariah Kelly. The 2011 track and field season showed that Baylor continued to put itself in a prominent place nationally with Top 20 finishes on both sides at the NCAA Indoor meet. I used my arms to get me through that last little bit.. That effort was led by Olivia Crigger the 2022 Six River Relays most outstanding field events athlete who finished third in the triple jump (35-1) for Rural Retreat. It was only a matter of what else would come with it. 2023 Track and Field Schedule; Thompson Middle School 705 West Main Street St. Charles, IL 60174 . The 2012 track and field season featured another Top 20 indoor finish for Harbours womens squad. In the 2017 cross country season, Harbour helped sophomore Anna West garner the programs ninth Cross Country All-America honor and first since Rachel Johnson in 2014. 3200R 1 Galileo (Herndon, Easley, Jones, Gomez-Hernandez) 8:31.14, 2 Lancaster (Saunders, Waddy, Woolard, Kane) 8:31.47, 3 Bruton (Felsman, Snyder, Savage, Curry) 8:37.43, 4 Altavista (Phillips, Derrick, Nichols, Stevens) 8:58.71, 5 Poquoson (Jones, Wines, Adkins, Nelson) 9:04.45, 6 Patrick County (Hiatt, Overby, Betancourt, Cisneros) 9:05.65, 7 Floyd County (Weaver, Thompson, Schroeder, Beegle) 9:08.17, 8 Glenvar (Horrell, Davis, Woodie, Norman) 9:10.09. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. With the success of Baylors relay teams at the Drake Relays and Texas Relays, the Bears earned the overall relay title by Track and Field News. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Floyd Thompson Jr., a track and field coach and personal trainer, is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl, which began back in 2016 when he was 23 years older than the victim, according to court records. In 1990, Thompson's son Jim was convicted of murder and imprisoned for sixteen years. At the outdoor NCAA meet, the women finished 14th with 17 points, their fourth-highest point total of all-time. On the national level, the Baylor men kept its indoor scoring streak alive (every year since 1981) by producing a total of seven points for a tie for 34th-place in the team standings. Floyd Ira Thompson, 39, also known as Coach Floyd or Coach Thompson, is charged with four counts of sexual assault of a child, according to an arrest affidavit. Wise Centrals Lydia Slemp had a solid showing in the days longest event, nabbing seventh in 12:31.21. Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. Lauren Hagans broke her own record in the indoor 1,000-meters and earned All-Big 12 honors in the 800-meters. Floyd was instrumental in helping me fully onboard and understand our current Contingent Labor program, limitations, and strategy moving forward. 2022 HHC Champs, Sectional Champs, Regional Champs, and Finished season 9th in the State Coach Koetter. As of Jan. 18 those qualifiers include: Jaxon Brewer in the long jump, triple jump and high jump, Mia Spangler in the long jump and high jump, Mason Erchull in the 1000m, 1600m and 3200m, Rosln Brewer in the long jump and high jump, Rosln Brewer, Reagan Lynch, Emma Ballinger and Mia Spangler in the 4x200 relay, Rosln Brewer, Eva Sherwood, Emma Ballinger and Mia Spangler for the girls 4x400 relay, Garrett Weaver, Hank Schroeder, Laquon Thompson and Quinlan Beegle for the boys 4x800 relay. Amanda Cochran, Digital Special Projects Manager. During their suspension period, these individuals may not participate in any capacity in any activity or competition authorized by, organized by, sanctioned by, or under the auspices of USATF or the USOPC, the national governing bodies recognized by the USOPC, and/or any Local Affiliated Organizations of a national governing body recognized by USATF and/or the USOPC (including any USATF associations and clubs). HONORS During the celebration, he quoted General Douglas MacArthur: "Old soldiers never die, they just fade away.". During the 2008 season, Baylors men won the indoor and outdoor 4x400-meter relay titles to make NCAA?history for the second season in a row. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. floyd thompson track and fieldhow does khalil explain thug life. During the outdoor season, Millar also set the outdoor school record (2:06.08) in the 800 meters. Official Account for The FC Boys Track & Field Team. After graduating from Baylor, Harbour ran professionally for Nike and was one of the worlds top milers. Is this your athlete bio? He became the first Baylor runner since 1981 to earn All-America honors in an event over 800-meters, with his fifth place finish at the NCAA Championships in Austin. [4] He was released with the other POWs in mid-March 1973 in Operation Homecoming. Choose wisely! With that result, she became the fourth Baylor female athlete to earn All-American honors in cross country, indoor and outdoor track in the same school year, after tallying a sixth-place finish in the 3,000-meters and a second place finish in the 5,000-meters at the NCAA Indoor Championships. Low 33F. Floyd . Floyd Thompson, a Kemah coach, has been charged after accusations that he assaulted a 16-year-old he was training in 2016. February 28, 2023 12:48 pm CT. Texas wide receiver Brenen Thompson is a speedy talent. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. They became physically and mentally closer as time went on. KEMAH, Texas (KTRK) -- A Kemah coach has been charged after accusations that he assaulted a 16-year-old he was training. The electric traffic light had been invented by a policeman in Salt Lake City Utah in 1912. This is my first year, so it feels pretty good to win on my first try, Skinner said. The victim told authorities that Thompson denied the incident after she asked him about it. Skinner later placed fourth in the 300-meter dash (42.30). He developed a very serious drinking problem and was in several military hospitals for treatment. His track and field teams claimed district championships from 1987-90 and 1993-97 and produced regional championships in 1988, 1989 and 1994. Invalid password or account does not exist. Floyd Thompson, 42, is charged with four counts of sexual assault of a child, according to the Kemah Police Department. Floyd County won the girls title with 55 points, halting Glenvars two-year winning streak.
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