George Sime
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | George Brander•Sime |
| Used name | George•Sime |
| Born | 28 February 1915 in Glasgow, Scotland (GBR) |
| Died | 7 September 1990 in St. Albans, England (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Stepps Hockey Club, Glasgow (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
A fine full-back, George Sime joined Stepps Hockey Club, Glasgow, as a 17-year-old and enjoyed a career stretching nearly 20 years. He won regional Scottish representative honours before gaining his first senior international cap in 1937. His international career lasted until 1951, and he was honoured with the captaincy of his country in 1950. At the 1948 London Olympics, Sime played in all five of Great Britain’s matches including the gold medal match, which saw them lose to India.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Hockey | GBR |
George Sime | |||
| Hockey, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain | 2 | Silver |