Dermot Sheriff
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Dermot Joseph•Sheriff |
| Used name | Dermot•Sheriff |
| Born | 10 August 1920 in Dublin, Dublin (IRL) |
| Died | 10 May 1993 in Athlone, Westmeath (IRL) |
| Affiliations | Western Command, Athlone (IRL) / Army School of Music, Dublin (IRL) |
| NOC |  Ireland |
Biography
Dermot Sheriff was stationed with Western Command in Athlone, Westmeath when he was one of six other fellow Western Command servicemen (along with Bill Jackson, Tommy Keenan, Jimmy McGee, brother Paddy and Danny Reddin) selected to compete on the Irish basketball team at the 1948 Olympics. Sheriff was a member of the Army School of Music and longtime member Western Command Army Band.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Basketball (Basketball) | IRL |
Dermot Sheriff | |||
| Basketball, Men (Olympic) | Ireland | 23 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Paddy Sheriff
- Brother-in-law of Bill Jackson