Farid Simaika
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Farid•Simaika |
| Used name | Farid•Simaika |
| Original name | فريد•سميكة |
| Born | 12 June 1907 in Al-Iskanderiya (Alexandria), Al-Iskanderiya (EGY) |
| Died | 11 September 1943 in near Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan (INA) |
| NOC |  Egypt |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
Biography
Became a U.S. Citizen in March 1942, and fought in the US Air Force. His plane exploded and crashed over Indonesia. Some stories tell he was captured and beheaded by the Japanese or headhunters.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Diving (Aquatics) | EGY |
Farid Simaika | |||
| Springboard, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze | ||||
| Platform, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†11 September 1943. Became a US Citizen in March 1942, and fought in the U.S. Air Force as an intelligence officer. His plane exploded and crashed over Indonesia. Some stories tell he was captured and beheaded by the Japanese or headhunters. He was declared legally dead on 19 December 1945.)
Errata
He was legally declared dead on the 19th December 1945.