Sim Iness

Sim Iness
Iness, circa 1950
Personal information
BornJuly 9, 1930
Keota, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedMay 23, 1996 (aged 65)
Porterville, California, U.S.
Height198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight108 kg (238 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventDiscus throw
ClubLAAC, Los Angeles
Achievements and titles
Personal best57.93 m (1953)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1952 Helsinki Discus throw

Simeon "Sim" Garland Iness (July 9, 1930 – May 23, 1996) was an American discus thrower who won a gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics, breaking the Olympic record several times in the process.[1] Next year he set a new world record at 57.93 m.[2]

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