About John Shaw
Born 1962. John Shaw is a British field hockey player.
John David Shaw (born 24 April 1962) is former field hockey player who competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics and the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Biography Shaw was born in Taiping, Perak, Malaysia. He played club hockey for Southgate Hockey Club in the Men's England Hockey League.
Shaw was part of the bronze medal winning Great Britain team that competed at the 1984 Men's Hockey Champions Trophy, in Karachi, Pakistan and won a silver medal with England at the 1986 Men's Hockey World Cup.
At the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, he represented Great Britain in the hockey tournament.
After participating in the 1994 Men's Hockey World Cup, where he acted as vice-captain, he represented Great Britain at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. He later worked as a hockey coach at Surbiton High School, and coached at Old Cranleighans Hockey Club. He has previously worked as a coach for Southgate Hockey Club Men's 1st XI and for Oxford University Hockey Club.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Shaw?
British field hockey player, born 1962
When was John Shaw born?
John Shaw was born on 24 April 1962 in Taiping.
What is John Shaw's occupation?
John Shaw is a field hockey player.
What nationality is John Shaw?
John Shaw is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Shaw (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Shaw. https://biography.guide/john-shaw-field-hockey-player/
MLA: "John Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-shaw-field-hockey-player/.
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