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1. www.surfer.com › news › update-details-emerge-aboutUpdate: Details Emerge About Richard Thornton's ... - Surfer

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   Jan 6, 2024 · As we reported earlier today, Richard Thornton—surfer, U.S. Olympian, and Bay Area swim coach—died yesterday at Santa Cruz surf spot, The Hook. He was 65. While initial reports stated that he died suddenly while surfing, more details have emerged revealing that he did not die in the ocean. According to NBC Bay Area, “He collapsed and died ...

2. www.sfchronicle.com › bayarea › articleAutopsy shows what killed Bay Area Olympian Richard Thornton

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   Sep 9, 2024 · Stephen Lam/The Chronicle. Bay Area Olympian swimmer and coach Richard Thornton died by drowning in January in Santa Cruz at a time when he was also battling cancer and serious cardiovascular ...

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4. nypost.com › 2024/01/06 › sportsUS Olympian Richard Thornton dead after collapsing on beach ...

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   Jan 6, 2024 · Richard Pollina. Published Jan. 6, 2024, 1:48 a.m. ET. US Olympian and two-time All-American swimmer Richard Thornton collapsed and died on a California beach Thursday, according to his family. He ...

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5. www.mercurynews.com › 2024/01/04 › richard-thorntonRichard Thornton, Bay Area swimming legend, dies at age of 65

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   Jan 4, 2024 · Richard Thornton helped found San Ramon Valley Aquatics – a year-round swim program for athletes of all ages and skills – in 1985 and had been the coach ever since. Thornton died while surfing ...

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6. www.ktvu.com › news › us-olympian-bay-area-swimRichard Thornton dies: US Olympian was Bay Area swim coach

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   Jan 6, 2024 · Richard Thornton, a longtime Bay Area swim coach and one-time member of the U.S.'s Olympic swim team, died on January 4, 2024 after collapsing at a Santa Cruz beach. From: KTVU FOX 2. His brother ...

7. www.nbcbayarea.com › news › localUS Olympian and Bay Area swim coach Richard Thornton dies

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   Jan 4, 2024 · Richard Thornton, head coach of San Ramon Valley Aquatics since 1984, died following a medical emergency in Santa Cruz, his family said Thursday. Thornton, 65, was member of the 1980 US Olympic ...

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   How did Richard Thornton pass away?

   • Thornton's friend reported that he collapsed into the water while standing peacefully on the beach. However, Thornton's daughter, Kirra, disputed reports that he died in a surfing accident and stated that the cause of death was unknown.

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   Who was Richard Thornton?

   • Richard Thornton was a US Olympian and two-time All-American swimmer. He collapsed and died on a California beach Thursday. The avid surfer was 65 years old. He was meeting with a friend at The Hook, a popular spot to catch waves in Santa Cruz.

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   Who was Richard Thornton's father Nort Thornton?

   • Richard Thornton was at The Hook, a popular surfing location near Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz, at the time of the incident. Richard Thornton's father was Nort Thornton, the longtime UC Berkeley swimming coach who died in 2021. Here's what we know about Richard Thornton's death.

   US Olympian and Bay Area swim coach Richard Thornton dies

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   What happened to John Thornton in the court?

   • John Thornton, who was arrested in May, waived his arraignment last Thursday and pleaded not guilty to felony murder and several drug charges.

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   Who was Marc Thornton?

   • Thornton, 65, was member of the 1980 US Olympic Team that boycotted the 1980 summer games in Moscow. He coached Olympic finalists, World Championship finalists, European Championship finalists and NCAA All-Americans. Marc Thornton released a brief statement Thursday on Facebook announcing his brother's death.

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9. www.foxnews.com › sports › us-olympian-bay-area-swimUS Olympian and Bay Area swim coach Richard Thornton dead at 65

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   Jan 6, 2024 · Longtime Bay Area swim coach and former U.S. Olympian Richard Thornton died Thursday at the age of 65 after collapsing on a beach in Santa Cruz County.