About John Simmons
Lived 1912 – 2005 (aged 92). John Simmons was a British canoeist.
John Simmons (16 July 1912 – 25 June 2005) was a British canoe sprinter who competed in the late 1940s. At the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, he was eliminated in the heats of the K-2 1000 m event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Simmons?
British canoeist (1912-2005)
When was John Simmons born?
John Simmons was born on 16 July 1912.
When did John Simmons die?
John Simmons died on 25 June 2005.
What was John Simmons's occupation?
John Simmons was a canoeist.
What nationality was John Simmons?
John Simmons was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Simmons (canoeist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Simmons. https://biography.guide/john-simmons-canoeist/
MLA: "John Simmons." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-simmons-canoeist/.
Chicago: "John Simmons." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-simmons-canoeist/.
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