Richson Simeon
American-Marshallese sprinter (born 1997)
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Richson Simeon (born October 5, 1997) is an American-Marshallese sprinter.[1] He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Marshall Islands |
| Born | 5 October 1997 |
| Height | 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Marshall Islands |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 100 m |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 100 m: 11.81 (2016) |
Simeon lives in Sacramento, California. The Marshall Islands National Olympic Committee recruited him after watching a video of his high school football highlights; before the NOC contacted him, Simeon had never competed in a sprint. The Olympics were his fifth competitive race; while his time of 11.81 seconds was tied for the slowest in the men's 100 metres, it was a personal best for him.[3]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 21st (p) | 100 m | 11.81 |
| 2017 | Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games | Ashgabat, Turkmenistan | 35th (h) | 60 m | 7.81 |
Personal Bests
Outdoor
| Event | Time | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m | 11.81 | Rio de Janeiro,  Brazil |
13 August 2016 |
