Roberto Peper

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Administrator
SexMale
Full nameRoberto Guillermo•Peper
Used nameRoberto•Peper
Born27 June 1913 in Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (ARG)
Died3 July 1999 in Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (ARG)
Measurements190 cm
AffiliationsBelgrano, Belgrano (ARG)
NOC Argentina

Biography

Robert Peper swam for Argentina at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, placing sixth with the 4x200 freestyle relay team. He later married Jeannette Campbell, a silver medalist for Argentina in the 100 freestyle at the 1936 Olympics, and their daughter, Susana swam at the 1964 Olympics. Peper was a stockbroker in Argentina and became Vice-President of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange and Chairman of the Chamber of Stockbrokers of Buenos Aires. He had numerous directorships in Argentine and South American companies. In sports administration he was secretary of the Argentine Sports Foundation. Peper was co-opted onto the IOC in 1977 and served until 1988, at which time he was made an Honorary Member. During his tenure he served on the Commission for the International Olympic Academy from 1983-88.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) ARG Roberto Peper
4 × 200 metres Freestyle Relay, Men (Olympic) Argentina 6
100 metres Backstroke, Men (Olympic) DNS

Organization roles

Role Organization Tenure NOC As
Member International Olympic Committee 1977—1999 ARG Roberto Peper
Honorary International Olympic Committee 1999—1999 ARG Roberto Peper

Olympic family relations

Special Notes