Charlie Simpkins
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Charles "Charlie"•Simpkins |
| Used name | Charlie•Simpkins |
| Born | 19 October 1963 in Aiken, South Carolina (USA) |
| Measurements | 186 cm / 76 kg |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Charlie Simpkins was a triple jumper who competed at the 1988 and 1992 Olympics, winning a silver medal in 1992. Simpkins attended Baptist College, graduating in 1985. He was US Champion in 1986 and 1992, and was third at the US nationals in 1985, 1987, and 1990. In January 1986, at a meet in Los Angeles, Simpkins jumped 17.50 to set a world indoor record. He later became a coach, serving as a jumps coach at the University of Tennessee, and also coaching field events for the Knoxville Track Club.
Personal Best: TJ – 17.86 (1985).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Charlie Simpkins | |||
| Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) | 5 | |||||
| 1992 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Charlie Simpkins | |||
| Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Universiade (2–0–0 1985 Kobe ATH gold: triple jump; 1987 Zagreb ATH gold: triple jump)