About Peter Sherry
Born 1968. Peter Sherry is an American athletics competitor.
Post-collegiate Upon graduating from Georgetown, Sherry signed a professional contract with Adidas. He finished in 17th place in the men's 5000 meters at the 1999 USATF Championships in a time of 14:03.48. In the 2003 Marine Corps Marathon, he almost dropped out in the eighth mile due to a cramp, but felt better en route to win the race. Peter Sherry tore his hamstring in the second mile of the 2020 Boston Marathon, but ultimately completed the race in 7 hours and 40 minutes.
Personal life Sherry currently resides in Great Falls, Virginia, with his wife, Faith Sherry. He runs a sports massage therapy practice out of Commonwealth Chiropractic Center in Reston, Virginia.
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Who is Peter Sherry?
American long-distance runner
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Peter Sherry was born on 22 August 1968 in Chappaqua.
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Peter Sherry is an athletics competitor.
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Peter Sherry is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Sherry. https://biography.guide/peter-sherry/
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