Thomas Hodgson
For the marine biologist and Antarctic explorer, see Thomas Vere Hodgson. For the Church of England priest, see Thomas Hodgson (priest).
Thomas Hodgson (June 5, 1924 - February 27, 2006) is a Canadian sprint canoer who competed in the 1950s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he earned his best finish of eighth in the C-2 1000 m event at Helsinki in 1952.
Prior to the Olympics, Hodgson served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. While there, Hodgson picked up painting as a hobby. During the 1950s, Hodgson was part of the Painters Eleven which would earn him a position at the Ontario College of Art.
A native of Toronto, he died in Peterborough of Alzheimers. Hodgson was the last surviving member of Painters Eleven.
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