Mark "Tommo" Thomson (born 5 August 1963) is an English former professional

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player who played in

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(PDC) events.

Career

From

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, Thomson played in six stages on the

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, reaching the last 8, but lost to Tom Wilson of England in 2003 and Mark Walsh of England in 2005. He played in the 2005 PDC World Darts Championship debut year, but lost in the last 32 to

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of England. He was Runner Up in the 2005 Vauxhall Spring Pro, losing to

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of England. He won the 2009 Malta Open, defeating Roy Brown of England. He played in the 2010 Winmau World Masters, losing to Ronald L. Briones of the

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in the last 64. He won the 2005 National Championship in Stoke-on-Trent. He won the 2005 Hampshire Open beating Lionel Sams 5 – 4 in the final. Along with Lionel Sams winning the Dutch pairs in 2005

Personal life

Thomson is married to Allison from Swindon, Wiltshire.

World Championship performances

PDC

* 2005: Last 32: (lost to

0–3) (sets)

References

External links

* 1963 births Living people English darts players Professional Darts Corporation former pro tour players British Darts Organisation players Sportspeople from Swindon {{UK-darts-bio-stub