What is Peter Snell famous for

How did peter snell became famous?

peter snell became famous when he won gold in the 1960 olympics in running ...

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When was Peter Snell born?

Peter Snell was born on December 17, 1938.

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Is Peter Snell a Sir?

If you mean the New Zealand athlete Peter George Snell, KNZM, MBE then yes he is. ...

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How old is Peter Snell?

Australian distance runner Sir Peter Snell is 79 years old (birthdate: December 17, 1938). ...

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I got this: " Peter Snell is the only man since 1920 to win the 800m and the 1,500m at the same Olympics." (1960 Olympics in Rome) From an Olympic.org/uk site Peter Snell is the only male track and field athlete since 1920 to win both the 800m and the 1,500m at the same Olympics. He won both of these events at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo. ...

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What is Peter Snell's birthday?

Peter Snell was born on December 17, 1938.

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Where does peter snell live?

Peter Snell was born in Opunake, Taranaki, New Zealand on December 17, 1938. He is now a resident of the state of Texas in the Dallas area. ...

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What date did peter snell set a world mile record of 3 min 54.4sec?

peter snell sets world mile record in 15 march 1965

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Who are some famous from New Zealand?

Edmund Hillary Ernest Rutherford Peter Jackson Russell Crowe Neil Finn David Lange The Conchords Sam Neill Peter Snell Ladyhawk ...

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What kind of childhood did peter snell have?

hepracticedsports since a kid

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When did Peter Snell die?

he died in 1987 7 februrary

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When did Peter Snell sets world mile record of 3 minute 54.4 seconds?

peter snell set the world mile record of 3 minutes and 54.4 seconds on the 15 march 1965 ...

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How many gold medals did peter snell win at the commonwealth games?

Peter Snell won two Commonwealth Games Gold Medals, both at the 1962 Perth Games, in the 880 yards and 1 mile. ...

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Who climbed mt Everest 2nd?

Peter Snell was the first to climb Mt Everest.

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Which year did Peter Snell win his first Olympic medal?

peter snell won his first olympic gold medal in 1960. thank you for your time. okayh this question is acctullay right . dont think its wrong because of whats i say . or how i spell :P ...

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How many medals has Peter Snell from New Zealand won?

Peter Snell won three Olympic medals, all gold. He won the 800 meter run at the 1960 Games in Rome and the 800 meter run and 1500 meter run at the 1964 Games in Tokyo. ...

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How many Olympic track gold medals did Peter Snell win?

{| ! colspan="3" | Peter Snell won 3 Gold Medals Olympic Games |} Gold 1960 Rome 800 metresGold 1964 Tokyo 800 metresGold 1964 Tokyo 1500 metres ...

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How many events did peter snell compete in?

Peter Snell of New Zealand competed in three events at the Olympics ... the 800 meter run at the 1960 Games in Rome and the 800 meter run and 1500 meter run at the 1964 Games in Tokyo. He won gold in all three events. ...