Tim Shaw
American swimmer and Olympian
Born
November 8th, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Competed in swimming events, specializing in freestyle and individual medley. Represented the United States in the Olympics, achieving notable success. Earned medals for performances at the 1980 and 1984 Olympic Games. Contributed to advancements in swimming techniques and training methods during a competitive career spanning multiple years.
Competed in the 1980 and 1984 Olympics
Earned medals in freestyle and medley events
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