Joe Thomas (born 29 January 1988 in Pontypridd) is a Welsh athlete specializing in the middle-distance events. He competed at the 2012 World Indoor Championships reaching the semifinals. In June 2014 he was diagnosed with Crohn's disease.
Competition record Representing and 2010Commonwealth GamesDelhi, India7th800 m1:52.396th relay3:06.912011European Indoor ChampionshipsParis, France12th (sf)800 m1:51.44UniversiadeShenzhen, China16th (sf)800 m1:49.045th relay3:08.682012World Indoor ChampionshipsIstanbul, Turkey11th (sf)800 m1:49.122013European Indoor ChampionshipsGothenburg, Sweden4th (sf)800 m1:49.142014Commonwealth GamesGlasgow, United Kingdom13th (sf)800 m1:50.08
Personal bests Outdoor 800 m – 1:46.20 (Oordegem 2008) 1000 m – 2:19.91 (Gateshead 2008)
Indoor 800 m – 1:46.33 (Stockholm 2012)
See also List of people diagnosed with Crohn's disease
References
External links
Welsh Athletics profile for Joe Thomas