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Shawn Sheldon

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Shawn Sheldon
Personal information
Born (1964-11-18) November 18, 1964 (age 59)
Norwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Home townVoorheesville, New York, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
EventGreco-Roman
College teamSUNY–Albany
ClubNew York Athletic Club
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1991 Varna 52 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing SUNY–Albany
NCAA Division III Championships
Gold medal – first place 1986 Trenton 118 lb
Silver medal – second place 1987 Buffalo 118 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]

References

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  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.