Anita Simonis

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameAnita Aline•Simonis (-Zetts)
Used nameAnita•Simonis
Born2 March 1926 in New York, New York (USA)
Died11 December 2011 in Raleigh, North Carolina (USA)
AffiliationsNew York Turnverein, New York (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Anita Simonis was a member of the New York Turnverein in 1948 when she won her bronze medal. Later in life, she retired to Florida, Georgia, and then North Carolina. She remained active throughout her life, winning numerous medals in masters and senior swimming and canoeing contests, many of them at the national level.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) USA Anita Simonis
Team All-Around, Women (Olympic) United States 3 Bronze