Silvano Simeon Explained

Silvano Simeon
Nationality:Italian
Sport:Athletics
Event:Discus throw
Club:Snia Milan
Birth Date:1945 10, df=y
Birth Place:Visco, Italy
Retired:1982
Death Place:Turin, Italy
Weight:115kg (254lb)
Pb:65.10 m (1976)
Show-Medals:yes

Silvano Simeon (27 October 1945 – 12 December 2010) was an Italian discus thrower. He competed at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics and finished in 10th and 19th place, respectively.[1]

Biography

During his career Simeon won 10 national titles (1966, 1967, 1969–1974, 1977, 1979),[2] and took part in 52 international competitions.[3] In retirement he worked as athletics coach.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Performance Notes
1966align=left European Championshipsalign=left Budapest6th55.96 m
1971align=left European Championshipsalign=left Helsinkielim. qual.NM
1972align=left Olympic Gamesalign=left Munich6th59.34 m
1974align=left European Championshipsalign=left Rome14th56.14 m [4]
1976align=left Olympic Gamesalign=left Montreal19th59.06 m
1978align=left European Championshipsalign=left Prague12th59.16 m

Notes and References

  1. Silvano Simeon. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418014203/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/si/silvano-simeon-1.html . dead . 2020-04-18 .
  2. Web site: ITALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS . gbrathletics.com . 9 April 2012.
  3. Web site: La squadra nazionale . fidal.it . it . 9 April 2012.
  4. Better in qualifying, 58.22 m