Bob Shaw
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Robert Douglas "Bob"•Shaw |
| Used name | Bob•Shaw |
| Born | 27 December 1932 in Taff's Well, Wales (GBR) |
| Measurements | 179 cm / 73 kg |
| Affiliations | Achilles Club, (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Bob Shaw had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 440 yards Hurdles. In the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he was eliminated in the heats of the 120 yards hurdles and in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 440 yards hurdles. In the British Empire and Commonwealth Games he competed for Wales.
Personal Best: 400H – 51.7 (1956).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Bob Shaw | |||
| 400 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) | 3 h6 r1/3 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–0–1 1954 Vancouver ATH bronze: 440 yards hurdles (competed for Wales))