Peter Snell
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 5 years ago |
| Date of birth | December 17,1938 |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | Opunake |
| New Zealand | |
| Weight | 80 (kg) |
| Height | 179 (cm) |
| Spouse | Miki Snell |
| Gold medals | Athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics – Men's 800 metres |
| Books | Use It Or Lose It: Be Fit, Live Well |
| Died | Dallas |
| Texas | |
| United States | |
| Coach by | Arthur Lydiard |
| Siblings | Jack Snell |
| Marie Berry Snell | |
| Event | 800 m |
| Date of died | December 12,2019 |
| Gold medal | Athletics at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men's 800 metres |
| Education | University of California, Davis |
| Washington State University | |
| Mount Albert Grammar School | |
| Te Aroha College | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 413873 |
Peter Snell Life story
Sir Peter George Snell KNZM OBE was a New Zealand middle-distance runner. He won three Olympic gold medals, and is the only man since 1920 to have won the 800 and 1500 metres at the same Olympics, in 1964.