George Simpson (athlete)

George Simpson ( George Sidney Simpson, born September 21, 1908 in Columbus, Ohio; † December 2, 1961 ) was an American sprinter.

Simpson was the first, who ran the 100 yards in 9.4 seconds, but this record was not recognized because he used starting blocks. In 1930, he won the 220 ​​yards in two associations, the NCAA and the AAU.

At the Olympic Games 1932 in Los Angeles, he finished fourth place in the 100 - meter race, but won the silver medal in the 200 - meter dash, between the other two Americans Eddie Tolan ( gold) and Ralph Metcalfe ( Bronze).

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