Peter Higgins

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFrancis Peter•Higgins
Used namePeter•Higgins
Born16 November 1928 in Stockton-on-Tees, England (GBR)
Died8 September 1993
Measurements179 cm / 67 kg
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Peter Higgins had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games 4x440 yards relay (with Alan Dick, Derek Johnson, and the non-Olympian Peter Fryer). In the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Higgins was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 440 yards. In the British Empire and Commonwealth Games he competed for England.

Personal Best: 400 – 47.1 (1956).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Summer Olympics Athletics GBR Peter Higgins
400 metres, Men (Olympic) 5 h1 r3/4
4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Great Britain DNS
4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 3 Bronze

Special Notes