Charles Simmons (gymnast) explained

Charles Simmons
Birth Date:24 December 1885
Birth Place:Islington, London, England
Death Place:Cricklewood, North London, England
Discipline:MAG
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Nationality:British
Children:4, including Jean Simmons

Charles Simmons (24 December 1885 – 15 February 1945) was a British gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]

He was born on 24 December 1885 in Islington, London. He was part of the British team, which 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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Charles Simmons . Olympedia . 14 April 2021.
  2. Web site: A plaque for Jean Simmons….