George Simpson (sprinter)

George Sidney Simpson (September 21, 1908 – December 2, 1961) was an American sprinter. He competed at the 1932 Olympics and won a silver medal in the 200 m, placing fourth in the 100 m event. Simpson was the first to run 100 yards in 9.4 seconds, but because he used starting blocks, the record was never ratified. He won the 220 yards (200 m) in both NCAA and AAU in 1930. He was also fourth in the 100 meters at the 1932 Olympics. In 1929 he unofficially equaled the 200 meters World Record 20.6 seconds. Simpson attended Ohio State and won a national title in 1929.^[2]

BornSeptember 21, 1908

Columbus, Ohio, U.S.

DiedDecember 2, 1961 (aged 53)

Columbus, Ohio, U.S.

Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)

Weight75 kg (165 lb)

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George Simpson

Simpson in 1929
Personal information
Born	September 21, 1908 Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Died	December 2, 1961 (aged 53) Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height	180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event	Sprint
Club	Cincinnati Athletic Club
Achievements and titles
Personal bests	100 yd – 9.4 (1929) 100 m – 10.3 (1930) 200 m – 21.0 (1929)[1]
Medal record Representing the  United States Olympic Games 1932 Los Angeles 200 m

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