Don Sheff

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDonald Alexander "Don"•Sheff
Used nameDon•Sheff
Born27 June 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, New York (USA)
Measurements178 cm / 69 kg
AffiliationsNew Haven Swim Club
NOC United States

Biography

Don Sheff swam the heats of the 4x200 freestyle relay for the United States at the 1952 Olympics. The USA went on to win gold, but due to the rules in place at the time, Sheff did not receive a medal. Sheff had swum well at the 1950 Maccabiah Games, winning several medals, although no golds. He attended Yale, graduating in 1953 and swimming for the Elis.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) USA Don Sheff
4 × 200 metres Freestyle Relay, Men (Olympic) United States 1

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