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- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Penny Simmons". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- ↑ "Eugene "Penny" Simmons wins IOD A Series". Bernews.com. 30 April 2010.
- ↑ "At 71, Penny is still going strong". Bermuda Sun. 2 December 2009.
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