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 second fastest marathon run by a Canadian.[5]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Canada
1985 California International Marathon Sacremento, United States 1st Marathon 2:10:56[6]

References

  1. ^ http://www.arrs.net/NC_O5KCAN.htm
  2. ^ http://www.arrs.net/NC_O10KCAN.htm
  3. ^ http://todor66.com/athletics/world/1983/Men_10000m.html
  4. ^ http://www.runcim.org/data/marhistory.html
  5. ^ http://www.athletics.ca/files///2007_ALLTIMEOUTDOOR-MEN%20_UPDATED_.PDF
  6. ^ "California International Marathon - Year by Year Winners". http://www.runcim.org/page/show/269353-year-by-year-winners. Retrieved 30 October 2011.