Percy Peter

Edward Peter

British 4×200 m team at 1920 Olympics; Peter is second from right.
Personal information
Full name Edward Percival Peter
Nickname(s) "Percy"
National team  Great Britain
Born (1902-03-28)28 March 1902
Kensington, London, England[1]
Died Bournemouth, England
Sport
Sport Swimming
Strokes Freestyle, water polo

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

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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