Peter Williams (swimmer)
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Peter Rowan Williams is a South Africa
n former swimmer who set a world record in the 50 metre freestyle
. He placed third in the 50 metre freestyle at the 1994 Commonwealth Games
, and fourth at the 1992 Summer Olympics. At the Olympics he also competed on the South African teams in 4×100 metre freestyle relay
and 4×100 metre medley relay
, but without reaching the final.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n former swimmer who set a world record in the 50 metre freestyle
Freestyle swimming
Freestyle is an unregulated swimming style used in swimming competitions according to the rules of FINA. The front crawl stroke is almost universally used during a freestyle race, as this style is generally the fastest...
. He placed third in the 50 metre freestyle at the 1994 Commonwealth Games
1994 Commonwealth Games
The 1994 Commonwealth Games were held in Victoria, in the province of British Columbia in Canada, from 18 August to 28 August 1994.The XV Commonwealth Games marked South Africa's return to the Commonwealth Games following the apartheid era, and over 30 years since the country last competed in the...
, and fourth at the 1992 Summer Olympics. At the Olympics he also competed on the South African teams in 4×100 metre freestyle relay
Swimming at the 1992 Summer Olympics - Men's 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay
The Men's 4x100 metres Freestyle Relay event for the 1992 Summer Olympics was held in Barcelona, Spain.-Medalists:-Final:-Non-Qualifiers:-See also:* 1993 World SC Championships Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay-References:*...
and 4×100 metre medley relay
Swimming at the 1992 Summer Olympics - Men's 4 x 100 metre medley relay
The qualifying heats and the final of the Men's 4x100 metres Medley Relay event for the 1992 Summer Olympics were held on 1992-07-31 in Barcelona, Spain.-Medalists:-Final:-Qualifying Heats:-See also:...
, but without reaching the final.