About Peter Newton
Born 1970. Peter Newton is an American canoeist.
Peter Andrew Newton (born June 3, 1970 in Honolulu) is an American sprint kayaker who competed from the early 1990s to the early 2000s (decade). Competing in three Summer Olympics, he earned his best finish of sixth twice (2000: K-2 500 m, K-4 1000 m).
Newton was the first American kayaker to win three medals at a Pan American Games, winning two gold and a silver in 1995 Pan American Games.
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Who is Peter Newton?
American canoeist
When was Peter Newton born?
Peter Newton was born on 3 June 1970 in Honolulu.
What is Peter Newton's occupation?
Peter Newton is a canoeist.
What nationality is Peter Newton?
Peter Newton is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Newton (canoeist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Newton. https://biography.guide/peter-newton/
MLA: "Peter Newton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-newton/.
Chicago: "Peter Newton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-newton/.
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