About Peter Welsh
Born 1943. Peter Welsh is a New Zealand athletics competitor.
Robert Peter Welsh (born 16 July 1943, in Dunedin, Otago) is a former 3000 meters steeplechase runner from New Zealand. In 1966 he competed for his native country at the Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica, winning the gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase event. He also competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics but was eliminated in the heats finishing 6th at Mexico City.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Peter Welsh?
New Zealand steeplechase runner
When was Peter Welsh born?
Peter Welsh was born on 16 July 1943 in Dunedin.
What is Peter Welsh's occupation?
Peter Welsh is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Peter Welsh?
Peter Welsh is New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Welsh (athlete)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Welsh. https://biography.guide/peter-welsh-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Peter Welsh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-welsh-athletics-competitor/.
Chicago: "Peter Welsh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-welsh-athletics-competitor/.
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