Sharon Peterson

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Sharon Peterson
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Full nameSharon Roberta Peterson
BornNovember 27, 1942 (1942-11-27) (age 81)
Inglewood, California, U.S.
Height169 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Medal record
Women's volleyball
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Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1967 Winnipeg Team

Sharon Roberta Peterson (born November 27, 1942) is an American former volleyball player. She played for the United States national team at the 1964 Summer Olympics, the 1967 Pan American Games, and the 1968 Summer Olympics. She was born in Inglewood, California. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Sharon Peterson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2016.