Don Sheff
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Donald Alexander "Don"•Sheff |
| Used name | Don•Sheff |
| Born | 27 June 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, New York (USA) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 69 kg |
| Affiliations | New Haven Swim Club |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Don Sheff swam the heats of the 4x200 freestyle relay for the United States at the 1952 Olympics. The USA went on to win gold, but due to the rules in place at the time, Sheff did not receive a medal. Sheff had swum well at the 1950 Maccabiah Games, winning several medals, although no golds. He attended Yale, graduating in 1953 and swimming for the Elis.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | USA |
Don Sheff | |||
| 4 × 200 metres Freestyle Relay, Men (Olympic) | United States | 1 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Long Course Swimming (4×100 m freestyle relay – 19 March 1951 - 6 August 1955: 3:47.9 (19 March 1951; New Haven, USA); 4×200 m freestyle relay – 16 February 1952 - 4 November 1956: 8:29.4 (16 February 1952; New Haven, USA))