Tom Waddell

Dr. Tom Waddell (November 1, 1937 - July 11, 1987) was the gay American sportsman who founded the Gay Games, originally called the Gay Olympics.

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November 1 - 1937 - July 11 - 1987 - Gay - American - Gay Games

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Tom was a football player and gymnast when he was in college. He served as a military doctor afterward. He represented USA in decathlon in 1968 Mexico City Olympic games. In his medical career, he had done research on virus and served the Saudi Royal family.

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Football - Gymnast - 1968 - Mexico City - Olympic games

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Tom had a daughter with a lesbian. He died of AIDS in 1987.

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Lesbian - AIDS - 1987

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Tom had an autobiography called "Gay Olympian".

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