Thomas Gayford: key obituary facts
Is Thomas Gayford dead? Yes. Thomas Gayford died on April 26, 2026, at age 97.
Cause of death: Thomas Gayford's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Thomas Gayford known for?
He was known as Canadian equestrian.
More about Thomas Gayford
Thomas Gayford, the Canadian equestrian and 1968 Olympic champion, died on April 26, 2026.
Born in Toronto in 1928, Gayford competed for Canada in the 1952 and 1960 Olympics in the individual and team three-day events, but did not finish either competition. He won gold in show jumping with the Canadian team at the 1968 Olympics and was later recognized by Canada‘s Sports Hall of Fame.
Also known as Tom Gayford, he was educated at the University of Toronto Schools.
Thomas Franklin Gayford (November 21, 1928 – April 26, 2026) was a Canadian equestrian. He competed at the 1952 and 1960 Olympics in the individual and team three-day events, but failed to finish. At the 1968 Olympics he won a gold medal in show jumping with the Canadian team.