Sir Peter Snell

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Athlete
gptkbp:biography ' No Ordinary Joe' by Peter Snell
gptkbp:birth_date 1938-11-17
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Opunake,_New_Zealand
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:coaching_career gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley
gptkb:National_Championships
gptkbp:conducts_research_on Exercise physiology
gptkbp:cultural_impact Icon of New Zealand sports history
gptkbp:death_date 2023-10-12
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Dallas,_Texas,_USA
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Otago
gptkbp:events gptkb:1500_meters
800 meters
gptkbp:famous_quote ' The only way to prove you are a good runner is to run fast.'
gptkbp:famous_rival gptkb:Jim_Ryun
gptkb:Murray_Halberg
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Sir_Peter_George_Snell
gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction gptkb:New_Zealand_Sports_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:IAAF_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:head_coach Endurance training
gptkbp:height 1.83 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sir Peter Snell
gptkbp:impact Training methods
Increased popularity of middle-distance events
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Arthur_Lydiard
gptkbp:inspiration New Zealand athletes
gptkbp:involvement Sports administration
gptkbp:legacy Pioneer of middle-distance running
gptkbp:medal gptkb:3
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:notable_achievements 1960 Rome Olympics 800m gold
1964 Tokyo Olympics 1500m gold
1964 Tokyo Olympics 800m gold
4-time Commonwealth Games champion
gptkbp:olympic_games gptkb:1960
gptkb:1964
gptkbp:philanthropy Support for youth sports programs
gptkbp:record gptkb:1500_meters
800 meters
gptkbp:retirement gptkb:Author
gptkb:commentary
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1965
gptkbp:sport Middle-distance running
gptkbp:sportsmanship Respected competitor
gptkbp:spouse Married
gptkbp:weight 70 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Halberg_Awards
gptkb:New_Zealand_Sports_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6