Peter George Snell

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Athlete
gptkbp:birth_date 1938-11-17
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Opunake,_New_Zealand
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:coaching_career gptkb:American_football_coach
Head coach at the University of California, Berkeley
gptkbp:death_date 2019-12-12
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Otago
gptkbp:events gptkb:1500_meters
800 meters
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Peter_George_Snell
gptkbp:head_coach Focus on speed and endurance
gptkbp:health_issues Heart problems
gptkbp:hobbies gptkb:Swimming
gptkb:Cycling
gptkb:Running
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Peter George Snell
gptkbp:impact Mentored young athletes
Participated in coaching clinics
Advocated for athlete welfare
Pioneered training techniques
Advocated for youth sports programs
Promoted sports in schools
Supported sports charities
Contributed to sports science
Encouraged community sports events
Promoted middle-distance running
Published articles on training
Served on sports committees
Worked with sports organizations
gptkbp:influence New Zealand athletics
gptkbp:legacy Inspiration for future athletes
gptkbp:medal gptkb:3
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:notable_achievements Inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
Inducted into the IAAF Hall of Fame
First man to run 800 meters in under 1:45
gptkbp:olympic_games gptkb:1960
gptkb:1964
gptkbp:personal_best 1500 meters -3:54.4
800 meters -1:44.3
3000 meters -7:40.0
Mile -3:54.0
gptkbp:record gptkb:1500_meters
800 meters
gptkbp:residence gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1965
gptkbp:sport Middle-distance running
gptkbp:spouse Marlene Snell
gptkbp:year Lived in the United States
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Peter_Snell
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5