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Charles Simmons Olympic athlete

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: Dec 24, 1885
  • Died: Feb 15, 1945

Charles Simmons (December 24, 1885 - July 5, 1945) was a British gymnast who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

He was born on December 24, 1885 in 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.

He married Winifred Aida Loveland, and had four children, the youngest of whom was the actress Jean Simmons. He died on July 5, 1945, in London.

A person's character is but half formed till after wedlock. wedding

Much of the wisdom of one age, is the folly of the next. wisdom

Never go backward. Attempt, and do it with all your might. Determination is power. power