Charles Simmons (24 December 1885 – 15 February 1945) was a British gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Charles Simmons | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 December 1885 Islington, London, England |
| Died | 15 February 1945 (aged 59) Cricklewood, North London, England |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
Medal record | |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse |
Winifred Ada Loveland
(m. 1914) |
| Children | 4, including Jean Simmons |
He was born on 24 December 1885 in Islington, London. He was part of the British team that won the bronze medal in the gymnastics men's team European system event in 1912. In the individual all-around competition he finished 28th.
Simmons worked as a physical training instructor.[2] He married Winifred Ada Loveland on 23 May 1914 at St Marks Church, Tollington Park, London, and had four children, the youngest of whom was the actress Jean Simmons. He died on 15 February 1945 in London.
References
edit- ^ "Charles Simmons". Olympedia. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ^ "A plaque for Jean Simmons…".
External links
edit- Charles Simmons' profile at databaseOlympics
- Charles Simmons' profile at Sports Reference.com
- Charles Simmons at Olympedia
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