Track and field pole vaulter Bruce Simpson was inducted into the University of Toronto Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, June 5 at Hart House Theatre. 

A standout pole vaulter in the 1970's, Simpson left a lasting legacy on U of T's track and field program. During his time with the Blues, Simpson won three OUAA pole vault titles, setting records in both 1971 and 1973. He helped lead U of T to the OUAA team titles in both 1973 and 1974.
 
Simpson earned a bronze medal at the 1971 Pan American Games and placed fifth at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. After graduating with a Bachelor's of Science in 1974, Simpson continued his pole vaulting mastery, garnering a silver medal at the 1975 Pan Am Games and gold at the 1978 Commonwealth Games and 1979 Pan Am Games.  He was also a finalist at the 1976 Olympics. 

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