About John Sheffield
Lived 1910 – 1987 (aged 77). John Sheffield was a British athletics competitor.
Major-General John Sheffield (28 April 1910 – 30 July 1987) was a British Army officer and hurdler who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Biography Sheffield became the national 440 yards hurdles champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1936 AAA Championships.
One month later he was selected to represent Great Britain at the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, where he competed in the men's 400 metres hurdles.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Sheffield?
British athlete
When was John Sheffield born?
John Sheffield was born on 28 April 1910.
When did John Sheffield die?
John Sheffield died on 30 July 1987.
What was John Sheffield's occupation?
John Sheffield was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was John Sheffield?
John Sheffield was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Sheffield (British Army officer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Sheffield. https://biography.guide/john-sheffield/
MLA: "John Sheffield." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-sheffield/.
Chicago: "John Sheffield." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-sheffield/.
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