Edward Peter
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Edward Percival "Percy" Peter (28 March 1902 – September 1986) was an English
swimmer and water polo player from London
, who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
, 1924 Summer Olympics
and 1928 Summer Olympics
.
He died in Bournemouth
.
In the 1920 Olympics he won a bronze medal in the 4×200 m freestyle relay event and was fifth in his first heat of 400 m freestyle event
and fifth in the semifinal of 1500 m freestyle event
and did not advance in both occasions.
Four years later in Paris
he was fifth in the 4×200 m freestyle relay event
and third in the first round of 400 m freestyle event
and did not advance.
Again four years later in Amsterdam
he was sixth in the 4×200 m freestyle relay event
. He was also a member of British water polo team, which lost to France in the third place match of the water polo tournament
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
swimmer and water polo player from London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
, 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
and 1928 Summer Olympics
1928 Summer Olympics
The 1928 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam had bid for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, but had to give way to war-victim Antwerp, Belgium, and Pierre de...
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He died in Bournemouth
Bournemouth
Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. According to the 2001 Census the town has a population of 163,444, making it the largest settlement in Dorset. It is also the largest settlement between Southampton and Plymouth...
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In the 1920 Olympics he won a bronze medal in the 4×200 m freestyle relay event and was fifth in his first heat of 400 m freestyle event
Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre freestyle
The men's 400 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event....
and fifth in the semifinal of 1500 m freestyle event
Swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metre freestyle
The men's 1500 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1920 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event....
and did not advance in both occasions.
Four years later in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
he was fifth in the 4×200 m freestyle relay event
Swimming at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 4 x 200 metre freestyle relay
The men's 4x200 metre freestyle relay was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event, which had been established in 1908...
and third in the first round of 400 m freestyle event
Swimming at the 1924 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre freestyle
The men's 400 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1924 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event, which was established in 1908...
and did not advance.
Again four years later in Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
he was sixth in the 4×200 m freestyle relay event
Swimming at the 1928 Summer Olympics - Men's 4 x 200 metre freestyle relay
The men's 4x200 metre freestyle relay was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1928 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event, which was established in 1908. The competition was held on Saturday August 11, 1928....
. He was also a member of British water polo team, which lost to France in the third place match of the water polo tournament
Water polo at the 1928 Summer Olympics
-Medal summary:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1928 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Participating nations:Each country was allowed to enter a team of 11 players and they all were eligible for participation....
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