John Sheldrick

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John Sheldrick
Personal information
NationalityFlag of England.svg  England
Born27 June 1939
Newmarket
Medal record
Athletics
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
British Empire & Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1962 Perth discus

John William Sheldrick (born 1939), is a male former athlete who competed for England.

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Athletics career

He represented England and won a bronze medal in the discus at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia. [1] [2]

He was a member of the Thames Valley Club.

Personal life

During the Games he met his future wife Prue O'Connor and stayed in Australia, therefore officially emigrating. [3] Together they had five sons.

References

  1. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  2. "1962 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "Couple relive Games love at first drive". The West.com.