About Lex Peterson
Lived 1957 – 2004 (aged 46). Lex Peterson was a New Zealand athlete.
Alexander John Peterson (14 September 1957 – 31 August 2004) was a New Zealand bobsledder. He competed in the two man and the four man events at the 1988 Winter Olympics. Originally from Christchurch but living in Calgary, he was the driving force behind getting a bobsledding team together for the Olympics. After the competition, he took things easy: "I did nothing except eat, get fat and forget about bobsledding."
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lex Peterson?
New Zealand bobsledder
When was Lex Peterson born?
Lex Peterson was born on 14 September 1957 in Palmerston North.
When did Lex Peterson die?
Lex Peterson died on 31 August 2004 in Vancouver.
What was Lex Peterson's occupation?
Lex Peterson was an athlete.
What nationality was Lex Peterson?
Lex Peterson was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lex Peterson. https://biography.guide/lex-peterson/
MLA: "Lex Peterson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lex-peterson/.
Chicago: "Lex Peterson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lex-peterson/.
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