Percy Peter

Edward Percival Peter (28 March 1902 – 23 September 1986) was an English competitive swimmer and water polo player who represented Great Britain at the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.

Edward Peter
British 4×200 m team at 1920 Olympics; Peter is second from right.
Personal information
Full nameEdward Percival Peter
Nickname(s)"Percy"
National team Great Britain
Born(1902-03-28)28 March 1902
Kensington, London, England[1]
Died23 September 1986(1986-09-23) (aged 84)
Bournemouth, England
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle, water polo

In 1920 he won a bronze medal in the 4×200-metre relay and failed to reach the 400-metre and 1500-metre freestyle finals. In 1924 he placed fifth in the 4×200-metre freestyle relay and third in the first round of 400-metre freestyle. In 1928 he finished sixth in the 4×200-metre freestyle relay; he was also a member of British water polo team, which lost to France in the third place match.[2]

References

  1. England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index: Edward Percival Peter; Apr-May-Jun quarter 1902; District: Kensington; Volume: 1a; Page: 104.
  2. Percy Peter. sports-reference.com


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