Jeff Simon

Jeffrey Simon (born August 17, 1989) is an American short track speed skater and three-time bronze medallist at the World Championships.

Jeff Simon
Personal information
Born (1989-08-17) August 17, 1989
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight143 lb (65 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportShort track speed skating
ClubF.A.S.T. Racing Program
Medal record
Men's short track speed skating
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Sheffield 1500 m
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Sheffield 3000 m
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Sheffield 5000 m relay

At the 2011 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Sheffield, England, Simon won three bronze medals. In his first event, Simon won a bronze medal in the men's 1500 m, finishing behind Noh Jin-Kyu and Charles Hamelin.[1] Simon won his second bronze in the men's 3000 m, finishing behind Noh Jin-Kyu and Liang Wenhao.[2] In his last event, the men's 5000 m relay, Simon won the bronze with Kyle Carr, Travis Jayner, and Anthony Lobello.[3] Simon also competed in the men's 500 and 1000 m but did not advance to the finals in either event.[4][5]

References
  1. "2011 ISU World Championships, Sheffield, GBR – 1500 m – Men (final)". ISU. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  2. "2011 ISU World Championships, Sheffield, GBR – 3000 m – Men (super final)". ISU. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  3. "2011 ISU World Championships, Sheffield, GBR – 5000 m relay (final)". ISU. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  4. "2011 ISU World Championships, Sheffield, GBR – 500 m – Men (heats)". ISU. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  5. "2011 ISU World Championships, Sheffield, GBR – 1000 m – Men (semifinals)". ISU. Retrieved 2011-03-13.


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