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Charles Simms

Charles Simms competed for USA in men's artistic gymnastics, 1952–1956.

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Career, in brief

Charles Simms was a two-time Olympian for USA in men's artistic gymnastics, competing from 1952 through 1956.

Timeline

Career arc, year by year.

Olympic — 2 appearances

1956 Melbourne Olympics

Melbourne
All-Around Final 108.400 — 32nd 32nd

1952 Helsinki Olympics

Helsinki
Team Final 8thURS 574.350 · SUI 567.500 · FIN 564.200 · Unified Team of Germany 561.200 8th

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Sources

Sources olympedia.org (Melbourne 1956, Helsinki 1952)
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