Better known as Daley Thompson, he was a decathlete. Born Notting Hill or Worcester Park (sources differ). Olympic gold in 1980 and 1984. Not sure what the South Bank/Southwark connection might be.
Our colleague, Andrew Behan, confirms that his birth was registered in the 3rd quarter of 1958 in the Kensington Registration District, London, so we will opt for his place of birth being in Notting Hill, as shown on his that gives much information about this man.
He was originally made a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1983 New Year Honours List and was promoted to Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2000 New Year Honours List.
He is shown as 'DALEY THOMPSON' on the South Bank mosaic near the non-main entrance to the Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Purcell Room, South Bank Centre, London, SE1.
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