About Peter Fryer
Lived 1928 – 1999 (aged 71). Peter Fryer was a British athletics competitor.
Peter Goodwin Fryer (1928-1999), was a male athlete who competed for England.
Biography Fryer became the British 440 yards champion after winning the British AAA Championships title at the 1953 AAA Championships.
Shortly after retaining his AAA title at the 1954 AAA Championships, Fryer represented England at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, Canada. He won gold medal in the 4 x 440 yards event with Peter Higgins, Alan Dick and Derek Johnson.
Fryer won a third consecutive AAA title at the 1955 AAA Championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Fryer?
British runner (1928-1999)
When was Peter Fryer born?
Peter Fryer was born on 2 July 1928 in Peterborough.
When did Peter Fryer die?
Peter Fryer died on 20 December 1999 in Northamptonshire.
What was Peter Fryer's occupation?
Peter Fryer was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Peter Fryer?
Peter Fryer was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Fryer (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Fryer. https://biography.guide/peter-fryer-athletics-competitor/
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