Peter Mathieson (swimmer)
Peter Emil Thomas Mathieson (né Schwartz; 1 December 1914 – 12 October 1986) was a New Zealand swimmer who won a bronze medal representing his country at the 1950 British Empire Games.
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| Birth name | Peter Emil Thomas Schwartz | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 1 December 1914 New Plymouth, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||
| Died | 12 October 1986 (aged 71) Queensland, Australia | ||||||||||||||
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| Country | New Zealand | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||
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| National finals | 100 yds backstroke champion (1938, 1939, 1947, 1949, 1950)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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At the 1950 British Empire Games he won the bronze medal as part of the men's 330 yards medley relay. His teammates for the relay were Lyall Barry and John Shanahan. He also competed in the men's 100 yards backstroke where he placed 4th.[2]
References
- McLintock, A.H., ed. (1966). "Swimming—national championships". An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- Profile at the New Zealand Olympic Committee website
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