George Simpson (sprinter), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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athletics competitor
Date of Birth: 21-Sep-1908
Place of Birth: Columbus, Ohio, United States
Date of Death: 02-Dec-1961
Profession: athletics competitor
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About George Simpson (sprinter)
- 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 220 yards (200 m) 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.
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