Peter Snell was a three-time Olympic gold medalist runner from New Zealand, born on December 17, 1938. He achieved his success by winning gold medals in the 800 meter and 1500 meter races at the 1960 and 1964 Olympics. His accomplishments have made him one of the most successful athletes in New Zealand's history.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $13 Million (2024)
About
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Runner from New Zealand. He won golds in the 800 meter and 1500 meter races.
Before Fame
He played competitive tennis as a teenager and played in the Junior Championships at age 19.
Trivia
He broke the world record for the mile in 1962 in Whanganui, New Zealand.
Family Life
His mother was a tennis player and his father played golf.
Associated With
He won gold in 1964, the same year boxer Joe Frazier won gold.