Harry Simmons (high jumper)
 Harry Simmons at the 1928 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 February 1911 Southampton, England |
| Died | 23 April 1944 (aged 33) Hardwick, Northamptonshire, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | High jump |
| Club | Southampton Athletic Club |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | 1928 |
Henry Augustus "Harry" Simmons (21 February 1911 – 23 April 1944) was an English high jumper. He competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics and finished in 11th place. The same year he set a British junior record at 1.86 m. Simmons was a Royal Air Force officer and won the RAF high jump title in 1930, 1932 and 1935. He died in a flying accident during World War II.
References
- Harry Simmons at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)