Peter Butler (athlete)

Peter Butler (born February 15, 1958) is a former Canadian long-distance runner who was a national champion in the outdoor 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres.[1][2] Butler competed in the men's 10,000 metres at the 1983 World Championships in Helsinki, Finland.[3] At the 1985 California International Marathon, Butler set a course record with a time of 2:10:56.[4] This time remains the fifth fastest marathon run by a Canadian.[5]

Achievements
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Canada
1982 Commonwealth Games Brisbane, Australia 15th Marathon 2:18:17
1985 California International Marathon Sacramento, United States 1st Marathon 2:10:56[6]
1986 Commonwealth Games Edinburgh, Scotland 11th Marathon 2:18:52
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References
  1. "National Outdoor 5000m Championships for Canada". www.arrs.run. Archived from the original on 2019-01-15. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  2. "National Outdoor 10,000m Championships for Canada". www.arrs.run. Archived from the original on 2019-01-15. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-06-07. Retrieved 2010-03-05.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-01-16. Retrieved 2009-05-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "CANADIAN ALL-TIME OUTDOOR RANKINGS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007" (PDF). 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 November 2011. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  6. "California International Marathon - Year by Year Winners". Archived from the original on 26 November 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.



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