Peter Salmon
Canadian swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games gold medallist
About Peter Salmon
Lived 1929 – 2003 (aged 74). Peter Salmon was a Canadian swimmer.
Peter A. Salmon (August 3, 1929 – October 11, 2003) was a competitive backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle swimmer from Canada. He represented Canada at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1948 in London. Salmon claimed the gold medal in the men's 100-metre freestyle event at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Who was Peter Salmon?
Canadian swimmer, Olympic athlete, British Empire Games gold medallist (1929-2003)
When was Peter Salmon born?
Peter Salmon was born on 3 August 1929 in Victoria.
When did Peter Salmon die?
Peter Salmon died on 11 October 2003 in Eugene.
What was Peter Salmon's occupation?
Peter Salmon was a swimmer.
What nationality was Peter Salmon?
Peter Salmon was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: Peter Salmon (swimmer)
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