Jim Peters
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | James Henry "Jim"•Peters |
| Used name | Jim•Peters |
| Born | 24 October 1918 in Homerton, England (GBR) |
| Died | 9 January 1999 in Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, England (GBR) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 62 kg |
| Affiliations | Essex Beagles, Barking (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
Biography
Jim Peters had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 6 miles. Peters did not finish the marathon at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. In the British Empire and Commonwealth Games he competed for England.
Personal Bests: 10000 – 31:16.0e (1948); Mar – 2-17:40 (1954).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Jim Peters | |||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 8 | |||||
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GBR |
Jim Peters | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (0–0–1 1954 Vancouver ATH bronze: 6 miles (competed for England))