About Val Peat
Lived 1947 – 1997 (aged 50). Val Peat was a British sprinter.
Valerie Peat, née Valerie Wild, (30 April 1947 – 14 May 1997) was a British international sprinter who competed at the Olympic Games.
Biography Peat became both the national 100 metres champion and national 200 metres champion after winning the British WAAA Championships titles at the 1968 WAAA Championships.
Later that year at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, Peat represented Great Britain in the women's 100 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Peat represented England and won a silver medal in the 4 x 100 metres relay, at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Val Peat?
British sprinter (1947-1997)
When was Val Peat born?
Val Peat was born on 30 April 1947 in Thurnscoe.
When did Val Peat die?
Val Peat died on 14 May 1997.
What was Val Peat's occupation?
Val Peat was a sprinter.
What nationality was Val Peat?
Val Peat was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Val Peat. https://biography.guide/val-peat/
MLA: "Val Peat." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/val-peat/.
Chicago: "Val Peat." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/val-peat/.
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