Richson Simeon (born October 5, 1997) is an American-Marshallese sprinter.Richson Simeon | Profile | iaaf.org He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 2016 Summer Olympics.Richson Simeon . Rio2016. Retrieved on 2016-08-13.
Simeon lives in Sacramento, California. The Marshall Islands National Olympic Committee recruited him after watching a video of his high school football highlights; before the NOC contacted him, Simeon had never competed in a sprint. The Olympics were his fifth competitive race; while his time of 11.81 seconds was tied for the slowest in the men's 100 metres, it was a personal best for him.
International competitions 2016Olympic GamesRio de Janeiro, Brazil21st (p)100 m11.812017Asian Indoor and Martial Arts GamesAshgabat, Turkmenistan35th (h)60 m7.81
Personal Bests Outdoor Event Time Venue Date100 m11.81Rio de Janeiro, 13 August 2016
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