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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. Next year he set a new world record at 57.93 m.
Sim Iness (Keota (Oklahoma), Estados Unidos, 9 de julio de 1930-23 de mayo de 1996) fue un atleta estadounidense, especialista en la prueba de lanzamiento de disco en la que llegó a ser campeón olímpico en 1952.
Enjoy this true to life story of Olympic proportions! Siminess 2024 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Welcome to the official website of Sim Iness, dedicated to the 1952 Olympic Discus gold medalist, and former Olympic and World Record holder.
Sim Iness (Keota, 9 de juliol de 1930 - Porterville, 23 de maig de 1996) va ser un atleta estatunidenc, especialista en el llançament de disc, que va competir durant les dècades de 1940 i 1950. El 1952 va prendre part en els Jocs Olímpics d'Estiu de Hèlsinki, on va guanyar la medalla d'or en la prova del llançament de disc del ...
Sim Iness, the gentle giant, the Olympic giant, lived his life to the fullest, and strove to help others reach their own heights. Welcome to the official website of Sim Iness, dedicated to the 1952 Olympic Discus gold medalist, and former Olympic and World Record holder.
23 de may. de 1996 · Home. Athletes. Sim Iness. Biographical information. Biography. On his 18th birthday Sim Iness placed sixth at the 1948 Final Trials, but four years later he won the Trials and went on to take the Olympic title, beating Consolini’s Olympic record with all of his six throws.
26 de may. de 1996 · Sim Iness, who won the Olympic gold medal in the discus throw in 1952 and became the first person to surpass 190 feet in the event a year later, died of a heart attack on Thursday in...
