About Peter Matthews
Born 1989. Peter Matthews is a Jamaican sprinter.
Peter Matthews (born 13 November 1989) is a Jamaican sprinter specialising in the 400 metres. He is an Olympic silver medalist as a member of the Jamaican 4 × 400 m relay team in Rio. He competed at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing reaching the semifinals. In addition, he won the silver medal at the 2011 Summer Universiade.
His personal best in the event is 44.69 set in the qualifying round at Beijing in 2015. Matthews ran for University of Technology, Jamaica.
International competitions
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Peter Matthews?
Jamaican sprinter (born 1989)
When was Peter Matthews born?
Peter Matthews was born on 13 November 1989 in Manchester Parish.
What is Peter Matthews's occupation?
Peter Matthews is a sprinter.
What nationality is Peter Matthews?
Peter Matthews is Jamaican.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Matthews (sprinter)
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