Don Pettie

Donald Alan Pettie (28 March 1927 – 12 August 2017) was a Canadian sprinter. He competed in the 4 ×100 metres relay and in the 200 metres at the 1948 Summer Olympics and placed fifth in the relay. In 1949 he won the national title over 100 and 200 metres. At the 1950 British Empire Games he won a bronze medal in the 100 yards and placed fifth in the 220 yards and the 4×400 yards relay. He retired from competitions in 1950 and until 1992 worked in the oil industry. In 2009 he was named a Drake Relay Athlete of the Century.[2]

Don Pettie
Pettie at the 1950 British Empire Games
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
Born28 March 1927
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Died12 August 2017(2017-08-12) (aged 90)[1]
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Alma materDrake University
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Sprint
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m – 10.9 (1948)
200 m – 21.4 (1950)[2]
Medal record
Representing  Canada
British Empire Games
1950 Auckland 100 yards

Competition record
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Canada
1948 Olympics London, England 3rd, Heat 12 200 m 22.0
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References
  1. "Donald Alan PETTIE". Calgary Herald. Postmedia Network. 17 August 2017. Archived from the original on 9 September 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Don Pettie Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
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