George Simpson (sprinter)
Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox sportsperson 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 Template:Convert 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.[1]
Competition record
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| 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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