John Sheffield (British Army officer)
British athlete
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Major-General John Sheffield CB CBE (28 April 1910 – 30 July 1987) was a British Army officer and hurdler who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1]
Born28 April 1910
Rudgwick, England
Died30 July 1987 (aged 77)
Hampshire, England
NationalityBritish (English)
SportTrack and field
John Sheffield | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 April 1910 Rudgwick, England |
| Died | 30 July 1987 (aged 77) Hampshire, England |
| Sports career | |
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | 400 metres hurdles |
| Club | Milocarian Athletic Club |
Biography
Sheffield became the national 440 yards hurdles champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1936 AAA Championships.[2][3][4]
One month later he was selected to represent Great Britain at the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, where he competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles.[5]
