Fred Simpson
| Fred Simpson | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Olympic marathon runner |
Fred Simpson was an Olympic marathon runner and the great-grandfather of Dave Mowat.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- Home community: Alderville First Nation[1]
- May 2022: Fred Simpson was a member of the Canadian Olympic team and finished in sixth place in the marathon at the 1908 Olympic Games. Fred Simpson was noted as a visible minority who broke barriers in international athletics. The athletic exploits of Fred Simpson in London, England were documented in historical photographs and film.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Alderville First Nation Chief and fellow blues musicians open up Toronto International Storytelling Festival", Anishinabek News, 31 May 2022 (archived copy; original article).