Bethune-Cookman University Athletics

2013 Cross Country (Sophomore)
Improved performances in Simpson’s sophomore campaign, opening with a 44th-place finish in 30:59.4 at the 18th Annual Disney Cross Country Classic (10/12)...Ran his fastest 8k time of the season at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Cross Country Championships (10/26) on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), finishing 47th in 29:38.4.

2012 Cross Country (Freshman)
Competed in his first collegiate cross country meet at the UCF Black and Gold Challenge (10/12), running an 8k time of 32:56.8...Quickly improved to finish 63rd at the MEAC Cross Country Championships (10/27) at UMES, running a season-best time of 31:51.0.

High School
Competed for two seasons at Macon County High School...Finished second in the Georgia Region 4-A in the 1600m and third in the 800m as a junior, advancing to the Georgia Olympics in the mile...As a senior, he finished third in Region 4-A in both the 1600m and 800m...Earned his top mile time of 5:05.18 as a senior at MCHS...Ran his top 800m time of 2:13.75 during the Class A Section West meet in his senior year.

Personal
Born Ronald Bernard Simpson on April 28, 1994 in Perry, Ga. ...He is the son of Ronald and Kesha Simpson...In high school, Simpson participated in Talent Search and ROTC...He also formed a church group called Helping Hands, which aided members of the community...Proximity to home was a major factor in his B-CU decision...Notes his ROTC Gunnery Sergeant in high school as his biggest influence, because he knew Simpson was good and pushed him to be better...Majoring in International Studies at Bethune-Cookman.