Shane Dobbin

Shane Dobbin (born 22 January 1980) is a New Zealand inline skater and speed skater. Before competing on ice, he won a silver medal at The World Games 2001 in Akita and repeated this success at The World Games 2005 in Duisburg. He was New Zealand's only competitor in speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics, finishing 17th in the men's 5000 m.^[1] He was born in Palmerston North.^[2]

Shane Dobbin

Personal information
Nationality	New Zealander
Born	(1980-01-22) 22 January 1980 (age 45) Palmerston North, New Zealand
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	159 lb (72 kg)
Sport
Country	New Zealand
Sport	Speed skating
Medal record World Single Distance Championships 2017 Gangneung Team pursuit The World Games 2005 Duisburg Track 5000 m E 2001 Akita Track 10000 m point race

Dobbin was the first confirmed selection for the New Zealand team to the 2014 Winter Olympics.^[3] He was also named the New Zealand flagbearer at the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.^[4] He finished 14th in the men's 5000 speed skating.