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Simeon "Sim" Garland Iness (July 9, 1930 – May 23, 1996) was an American discus thrower who won a gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics, breaking the Olympic record several times in the process. Next year he set a new world record at 57.93 m.
Welcome to the official website of Sim Iness, dedicated to the 1952 Olympic Discus gold medalist, and former Olympic and World Record holder.
Learn about the life and achievements of Sim Iness, a former migrant farm worker who became an Olympic gold medalist in discus and a respected educator in California. Read about his childhood, athletic career, Hollywood appearances, and legacy.
May 26, 1996 · Sim Iness, who won the Olympic gold medal in the discus throw in 1952 and became the first person to surpass 190 feet in the event a year later, died of a heart attack on Thursday in...
Welcome to the official website of Sim Iness, dedicated to the 1952 Olympic Discus gold medalist, and former Olympic and World Record holder. For those of you who already know Sim Iness and his story, I hope that while visiting this site you will come away with a greater appreciation for the man and his achievements.
May 23, 1996 · On his 18th birthday Sim Iness placed sixth at the 1948 Final Trials, but four years later he won the Trials and went on to take the Olympic title, beating Consolini’s Olympic record with all of his six throws.
Sim Iness. Actor: Lady Godiva of Coventry. Born in Oklahoma in 1930, Simeon Garland Iness attended USC where he specialized in discus throwing. His greatest triumph came on 22 July 1952 when he won the discus event at the Helsinki Olympics with a throw of 180 feet and six-and-a-half inches.
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