Peter Butler (runner)
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
| |||||
| 1985 | California International Marathon | Sacramento, United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:10:56[6] |
| 1986 | Commonwealth Games | Edinburgh, Scotland | 11th | Marathon | 2:18:52 |
External links
References
- ^ http://www.arrs.net/NC_O5KCAN.htm
- ^ http://www.arrs.net/NC_O10KCAN.htm
- ^ http://todor66.com/athletics/world/1983/Men_10000m.html
- ^ http://www.runcim.org/data/marhistory.html
- ^ http://www.athletics.ca/files///2007_ALLTIMEOUTDOOR-MEN%20_UPDATED_.PDF
- ^ "California International Marathon - Year by Year Winners". Retrieved 30 October 2011.
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