Simon Crosse facts for kids

Simon C. Crosse (born May 21, 1930 – died January 14, 2021) was a British athlete who was very good at rowing. Rowing is a sport where people race boats using oars. He was known for competing in big international events.

Simon Crosse: A British Rower

Simon Crosse was born in a town called Christchurch in Hampshire, England. He grew up to become a talented rower, which is a sport that needs a lot of strength and teamwork.

Olympic Dreams

Simon Crosse had the chance to compete in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. The Olympics are the biggest sports event in the world, where athletes from many countries come together to compete. He was part of the British team in the men's coxed four event. A "coxed four" is a special rowing boat with four rowers and one person called a "cox" who steers the boat and helps the rowers stay in time.

Commonwealth Games Gold

Before his Olympic appearance, Simon Crosse achieved a great success. He won a gold medal at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. These games were held in Cardiff, Wales. The Commonwealth Games are another large sports event, similar to the Olympics, but for countries that were once part of the British Empire. Winning a gold medal there was a big achievement for him and his team.

Later Life

Simon Crosse lived a long life. He passed away on January 14, 2021, when he was 90 years old. He is remembered for his contributions to British rowing.