Elliot Thompson

Elliott Thompson (born 10 August 1992) is a British athlete. He is the 2022 British champion of decathlon. He is the son of two time Olympic champion decathlete Daley Thompson.

Thompson graduated with a degree in mechatronics and robotics from Leeds University and played rugby union as a back before suffering a serious shoulder injury. Thompson worked as a personal trainer and had been a decathlete for five years before winning the senior British Championship in 2022. Thompson set a new personal best decathlon score of 7204 points in June 2022.

Personal life
Elliot's brother Alex Clayton plays rugby union for the University of Bath and England Sevens.