About John Shaw
Lived 1937 – 1995 (aged 58). John Shaw was an Australian sailor.
John Cameron Shaw (born 23 May 1937 – 23 December 1995) was an Australian sailor and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, where he received a gold medal in the dragon class, together with crew members John Cuneo and Thomas Anderson.
In 2018, Shaw was inducted to the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame alongside Cuneo and Anderson.
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Who was John Shaw?
Australian sailor (1937–1995)
When was John Shaw born?
John Shaw was born on 23 May 1937.
When did John Shaw die?
John Shaw died on 23 December 1995.
What was John Shaw's occupation?
John Shaw was a sailor.
What nationality was John Shaw?
John Shaw was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Shaw. https://biography.guide/john-shaw-sailor/
MLA: "John Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-shaw-sailor/.
Chicago: "John Shaw." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-shaw-sailor/.
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