Raymond Thomas (6 January 1931 – 1 May 2002) was a French

shot put The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" (throwing) a heavy spherical ball—the ''shot''—as far as possible. The shot put competition for men has been a part of the modern Olympics since their revival in 1896, and women's ...

ter, born in Paris, who competed in the

1956 Summer Olympics The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, whi ...

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1931 births 2002 deaths Athletes from Paris Olympic athletes for France Athletes (track and field) at the 1956 Summer Olympics French male shot putters Mediterranean Games gold medalists for France Athletes (track and field) at the 1955 Mediterranean Games Mediterranean Games medalists in athletics {{France-shotput-bio-stub