About Les Piggot
Lived 1942 – 2022 (aged 80). Les Piggot was a British sprinter.
Leslie MacDonald Piggot (11 May 1942 – 30 October 2022) was a British sprinter who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Biography Piggot was born in Rutherglen on 11 May 1942. He played rugby and competed in athletics at school but was involved in a serious car accident after leaving school.
In 1968, Piggot married fellow sprinter Morag Carmichael. Piggot finished second behind Brian Green in the 100 metres event at the 1971 AAA Championships and on two further occasions finished third at both the 1972 AAA Championships and 1973 AAA Championships.
At the 1972 Olympics Games in Munich, he represented Great Britain in the 100 metres and 4 x 100 metres relay.
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Who was Les Piggot?
British sprinter
When was Les Piggot born?
Les Piggot was born on 11 May 1942 in Glasgow.
When did Les Piggot die?
Les Piggot died on 30 October 2022.
What was Les Piggot's occupation?
Les Piggot was a sprinter.
What nationality was Les Piggot?
Les Piggot was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Piggot. https://biography.guide/les-piggot/
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