Canadian butterfly specialist who dominated the 100m butterfly from the late 1970s through early 1980s, winning gold at both the 1978 and 1982 Commonwealth Games. Named captain of the entire 1980 Canadian Olympic Team, he was denied his only Olympic opportunity by the Moscow boycott. He set 9 Canadian records and tied the FINA World Short Course mark in 100m butterfly (53.17) in 1983.
| Event | Time | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100m Butterfly | 1:09.86 | Georgian Bay Squall Water and Ice | 2026-01-11 |
| 50m Butterfly | 29.47 | Worlds Warmup | 2025-06-29 |
| 50m Butterfly | 28.93 | Charlie Lane Semi Serious 17 | 2025-11-16 |
| 50m Freestyle | 27.37 | Worlds Warmup | 2025-06-29 |
| 50m Freestyle | 27.38 | Charlie Lane Semi Serious 17 | 2025-11-16 |
Dan Thompson's top personal bests include 100m Butterfly (1:09.86), 50m Butterfly (29.47), 50m Butterfly (28.93), 50m Freestyle (27.37), 50m Freestyle (27.38).
Dan Thompson swims for Aurora Master Ducks.
Dan Thompson has competed in 3 meets.
Canadian butterfly specialist who dominated the 100m butterfly from the late 1970s through early 1980s, winning gold at both the 1978 and 1982 Commonwealth Games. Named captain of the entire 1980 Canadian Olympic Team, he was denied his only Olympic opportunity by the Moscow boycott. He set 9 Canadian records and tied the FINA World Short Course mark in 100m butterfly (53.17) in 1983.