About Simon Gillis
Lived 1880 – 1964 (aged 83). Simon Gillis was an American athletics competitor.
Biography He was born on Cape Breton Island, Canada, but moved to New York as a teenager to join his brother.
In 1906, Gillis was the National Amateur Athletic Union junior champion hammer thrower, with a throw of 161 feet and 8 inches (49.28 m). That same year, he won the Canadian championship as well.
Four years later, he competed in the 1912 Olympic hammer throw contest but was not able to set a mark.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Simon Gillis?
American hammer and discus thrower
When was Simon Gillis born?
Simon Gillis was born on 6 April 1880 in Nova Scotia.
When did Simon Gillis die?
Simon Gillis died on 14 January 1964 in Phoenix.
What was Simon Gillis's occupation?
Simon Gillis was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Simon Gillis?
Simon Gillis was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Simon Gillis. https://biography.guide/simon-gillis/
MLA: "Simon Gillis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/simon-gillis/.
Chicago: "Simon Gillis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/simon-gillis/.
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