Shawn Sheldon

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Shawn Sheldon
Personal information
Born (1964-11-18) November 18, 1964 (age 59)
Norwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Home town Voorheesville, New York, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
Sport Wrestling
Event Greco-Roman
ClubNew York Athletic Club
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1991 Varna 52 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing SUNY-Albany
NCAA Division III Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1986 Trenton118 lb
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1987 Buffalo118 lb

Shawn Sheldon (born November 18, 1964) is an American wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman 52 kg at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 1992 Summer Olympics. [1] He won the silver medal in men's Greco-Roman 52 kg at the 1991 World Wrestling Championships.[ citation needed ]

He worked as a consultant at the United States Olympic Training Center from 2002 until 2004, when he took over the Community Olympic Development Program for Palm Beach County, Florida. [2]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Shawn Sheldon Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
  2. Fox, David (January 30, 2005). "Gaining Experience". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved February 21, 2021.