Kendrick Thompson
Kendrick Thompson, a talented decathlete from Fresh Creek, Central Andros, has made headlines for his remarkable comeback after surviving a severe boat accident and a shark bite. Now known as the 'Bionic Man,' the 27-year-old is determined to return to the international athletics scene, recently competing in the Decastar in France and aiming for the World Championships and the Olympics.
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Recent news mentions
Kendrick Thompson emerged as the eighth best decathlete in the world.
WORLDS: ‘No medals. No problem’
Bahamas· 2025-09-23
Kendrick Thompson closed out day one in the men's decathlon on Saturday with seventh place with a total of 4,255 points at the 20th World Championships.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Thompson rallies to rise in decathlon rankingsBahamas· 2025-09-20Kendrick Thompson is currently sitting in 12th place with 2,520 points in the men's decathlon at the World Championships.
WORLDS DECATHLON: Thompson 12th after first three eventsBahamas· 2025-09-20
Kendrick Thompson should be right in the mix with the decathletes over the weekend.
Head coach Tito Moss pleased with Team BahamasBahamas· 2025-09-17
Kendrick Thompson.
How we have fared so far at the World OutdoorsBahamas· 2025-09-15
Kendrick Thompson is making his first appearance at the World Championships.
Three added to Worlds teamBahamas· 2025-09-01
Kendrick Thompson claims the silver in decathlon.
Kendrick Thompson claims the silver in decathlonBahamas· 2025-08-18
Kendrick Thompson picked up a silver medal in the men’s decathlon.
DOUBLE GOLD | The TribuneBahamas· 2025-08-18
Kendrick Thompson said he was still extremely pleased with his men’s decathlon bronze-medal performance at the Decastar Meet over the weekend.
Decathlete Kendrick Thompson reflects on his bronze-medal featBahamas· 2025-07-09
Kendrick Thompson, now known as the 'Bionic Man,' has shown resilience and fortitude to bounce back after surviving a boat accident and a shark bite.
Decathlete Kendrick ‘Bionic Man’ Thompson bounces back in actionBahamas· 2025-06-30
