Thomas Truxtun Hare (October 12, 1878 – February 2, 1956) was an American Olympic medalist who competed in track and field and the hammer throw.

[2] Sports Illustrated wrote, "Few early 20th Century players were as revered as Hare, who played every minute of every game.

[2][4] He was the son of Emily Power (née Beale) and Horace Binney Hare, a successful attorney.

[4] There, he was a member of the Fraternity of Delta Psi (St. Anthony Hall), the Ancient and Honorable Order of the Sons of Rest, and the Sphinx Senior Society.

[2] He performed in plays with Mask and Wig, was vice president of the Cercle Francais and an assistant manager of the Musical Clubs.

[2][7] While primarily a guard, he also called signals, kicked off, punted, ran, and drop-kicked extra points.

[2][1] He competed for the United States in the 1904 Summer Olympics held in St. Louis, Missouri, in the all-rounder which consisted of ten events: 100 yd run, shot put, high jump, 880 yd walk, hammer throw, pole vault, 120 yd hurdles, 56 lb weight throw, long jump, and 1-mile run, where he won the bronze medal.

[2] In 1913, he became an assistant solicitor for the United Gas Improvement Company, retaining this position until 1943.

[4] Hare also served as a director of the Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance Houses from Loss.