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John Shirley

b. 1958

British Virgin Islands competitive sailor

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About John Shirley

Born 1958. John Shirley is an athlete.

John Shirley (born August 29, 1958 in Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands) is a sailor who competed in the Summer Olympics for the British Virgin Islands. He is the son of the late Alexander O. Shirley, a well-known British Virgin Islands cricketer.

Shirley was a crew member of the Soling class team that competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics for the British Virgin Islands, where the team finished 17th out 24 crews.

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British Virgin Islands

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Shirley?

British Virgin Islands competitive sailor

When was John Shirley born?

John Shirley was born on 29 August 1958.

What is John Shirley's occupation?

John Shirley is an athlete.

What nationality is John Shirley?

John Shirley's recorded nationality: British Virgin Islands.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Shirley

· Wikidata: Q21071031

· DBpedia: John Shirley (sailor)

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