About Roy Sherwood
Lived 1932 – 2017 (aged 85). Roy Sherwood was an American ski jumper and referee.
Roy Sherwood (11 June 1932 in Salisbury, Connecticut – 19 October 2017) was an American former ski jumper who competed in the 1956 Winter Olympics. After his career, he worked as a referee for ski jumping competitions. In 2008 he was inducted into the American Ski Jumping Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roy Sherwood?
Olympic ski jumper
When was Roy Sherwood born?
Roy Sherwood was born on 11 June 1932 in Salisbury.
When did Roy Sherwood die?
Roy Sherwood died on 19 October 2017.
What was Roy Sherwood's occupation?
Roy Sherwood was a ski jumper and referee.
What nationality was Roy Sherwood?
Roy Sherwood was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Sherwood. https://biography.guide/roy-sherwood/
MLA: "Roy Sherwood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-sherwood/.
Chicago: "Roy Sherwood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-sherwood/.
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