John Shadden

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Thomas•Shadden
Used nameJohn•Shadden
Born10 May 1963 in Long Beach, California (USA)
Measurements167 cm / 61 kg
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

John Shadden attended the University of Southern California, earning a business degree. He later earned graduate degrees in business fields from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and the Stern School of Business at NYU. Shadden went into investment management, forming the Shadden Group as a part of Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, California, where he managed investments for high net worth and institutional clients.

In sailing Shadden won a bronze medal in the 470 Class at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, alongside Charlie McKee. In 1991 he established the Shadden Series, a four-day series of junior race at different venues in Southern California.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1988 Summer Olympics Sailing USA John Shadden
Two Person Dinghy, Men (Olympic) Charlie McKee 3 Bronze