Joseph Shimmon
American wrestler
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Joseph Malek Shimmon (July 4, 1894 – February 9, 1992) was an American wrestler.[1] He competed in the freestyle lightweight event at the 1920 Summer Olympics, where he reached the quarterfinals.[2]
BornJuly 4, 1894
Urmia, Iran
DiedFebruary 9, 1992 (aged 97)
Modesto, California, U.S.
HometownManhattan, New York, U.S.
CountryUnited States
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 4, 1894 Urmia, Iran |
| Died | February 9, 1992 (aged 97) Modesto, California, U.S. |
| Home town | Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Freestyle and Folkstyle |
| College team | Columbia |
| Club | New York Athletic Club |
| Team | USA |
