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
Personalbest(s)	100 yd – 9.4 (1929) 100 m – 10.3 (1930) 200 m – 21.0 (1929)[1]
Medal record Representingthe United States Olympic Games 1932 Los Angeles 200 m

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 usedstarting blocks, the record was never ratified. He won the 220 yards (200 m) in bothNCAA andAAU 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]

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing United States
1932	Olympics	Los Angeles, United States	4th	100 m	10.53
1932	Olympics	Los Angeles, United States	2nd	200 m	21.4

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