Harry Simmons (high jumper)
Harry Simmons at the 1928 Olympics | |
Personal information | |
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Born |
21 February 1911 Southampton, England |
Died |
23 April 1944 (aged 33) Hardwick, Northamptonshire, England |
Sport | |
Sport | High jump |
Club | Southampton Athletic Club |
Achievements and titles | |
Olympic finals | 1928 |
Henry Augustus "Harry" Simmons (21 February 1911 – 23 April 1944) was an English high jumper. He competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics and finished in 11th place. The same year he set a British junior record at 1.86 m. Simmons was a Royal Air Force officer and won the RAF high jump title in 1930, 1932 and 1935. He died in a flying accident during World War II.
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