Peter Butler (athlete)

Peter Butler (born February 15, 1958) is a former Canadian long-distance runner who was a national champion in the outdoor 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres.[1][2] Butler competed in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1983 World Championships in Helsinki, Finland.[3] At the 1985 California International Marathon, Butler set a course record with a time of 2:10:56.[4] This time remains the fifth fastest marathon run by a Canadian.[5]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Canada
1982 Commonwealth Games Brisbane, Australia 15th Marathon 2:18:17
1985 California International Marathon Sacramento, United States 1st Marathon 2:10:56[6]
1986 Commonwealth Games Edinburgh, Scotland 11th Marathon 2:18:52

References

  1. ↑ http://www.arrs.net/NC_O5KCAN.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.arrs.net/NC_O10KCAN.htm
  3. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-06-07. Retrieved 2010-03-05.
  4. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-01-16. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
  5. ↑ http://www.athletics.ca/files///2007_ALLTIMEOUTDOOR-MEN%20_UPDATED_.PDF
  6. ↑ "California International Marathon - Year by Year Winners". Retrieved 30 October 2011.



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