| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men’s rowing | ||
| Competitor for the Netherlands | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| Gold | 1996 Atlanta | Eights |
| Silver | 2000 Sydney | Quadruple sculls |
| Silver | 2004 Athens | Eights |
Diederik Rudolf Simon (born 10 April 1970 in Bloemendaal, North Holland) is a rower from the Netherlands, who competed for his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics. After winning the gold medal with the Holland Acht (Holland Eight) at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, he earned silver in the Men's Quadruple Sculls (2000) and in the Men's Eights (2004). Diederik Simon is currently training in the Dutch Men's Eight. He qualified for the 2008 Olympics at the Qualifying Tournament in Pozna
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Johan Kenkhuis |
Amsterdam Sportsman of the Year 2004 |
Succeeded by Guillaume Elmont |