Frederick Simpson (athlete)
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Frederick Simpson was a Mississauga Ojibway Canadian
athlete who competed in the Olympic games
in 1908. He was born at the Alderville Indian Reserve, Ontario
. Simpson competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics
in the men's marathon
, but did not win a medal, placing 6th. Simpson turned professional in 1909 racing in both Canada and the United States.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
athlete who competed in the Olympic games
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
in 1908. He was born at the Alderville Indian Reserve, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. Simpson competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...
in the men's marathon
Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon
The men's marathon race was held at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. The race was held on July 24, 1908.The distance was the now-standard length of 26 miles, 385 yards . 75 competitors entered. 55 runners from 16 nations began the race, with 27 athletes finishing.The most famous incident of...
, but did not win a medal, placing 6th. Simpson turned professional in 1909 racing in both Canada and the United States.