Malcolm Simpson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameClarence Malcolm•Simpson
Used nameMalcolm•Simpson
Born26 September 1933 in Auckland, Auckland (NZL)
Died7 December 2020 (aged 87 years 2 months 11 days) in Takapuna, Auckland (NZL)
NOC New Zealand

Biography

Malcolm Simpson was a New Zealand track cyclist who competed during the 1950s. In 1950 Simpson finished sixth in the 1km time trial at the British Empire Games in his hometown of Auckland. Two years later he was selected to compete at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki. At the Games he placed 11th in the 1,000 metres time trial and reached the quarter-finals of the 2,000 metres tandem sprint with compatriot Colin Dickinson.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) NZL Malcolm Simpson
1,000 metres Time Trial, Men (Olympic) 11
Tandem Sprint, 2,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Colin Dickinson =5