Fred Simpson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | W. Frederick "Fred"•Simpson |
| Used name | Fred•Simpson |
| Born | March 1878 in Alderville Indian Reserve, Ontario (CAN) |
| Died | 19 May 1945 in Alderville Indian Reserve, Ontario (CAN) |
| Affiliations | Peterborough YMCA, Peterborough (CAN) |
| NOC |  Canada |
Biography
Fred Simpson was a member of the Ojibwa tribe born on the Alderville Indian reservation in Ontario. He lost his parents at an early age and was raised by his grandmother. He qualified for the Olympic team via his performance at the Canadian marathon trials and was to finish sixth, and second Canadian, at the London Games. He became a professional athlete in 1909 and competed until 1912 when he returned to Canada and settled at the Hiawatha Indian Reserve on the banks of Rice Lake, Ontario.
Personal Best: Mar – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Athletics | CAN |
Fred Simpson | |||
| 5 miles, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 6 |