Matthew Simson
Matthew Simson (also Matt Simson ; born May 28, 1970 ) is a former British shot putter .
At the Junior European Championships in 1989 in Varaždin, he won bronze.
In 1990 he was starting for England at the Commonwealth Games in Auckland ninth. In 1991 he won silver at the Universiade and gold at the Commonwealth Games in Victoria in 1994 .
In 1993 and 1996 he was the free English champion, in 1989 in the hall.
Top performances
- Shot put: 19.49 m, August 28, 1994, Victoria
- Hall: 19.41 m, February 2, 1997, Gainesville
Web links
- Matthew Simson in the database of World Athletics (English)
- Athlete portrait at The Power of Ten
- Matthew Simson in the database of TOPS in athletics (English)
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Samson, Matthew |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Samson, Matt |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British shot putter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 28, 1970 |