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Peter Elliott
- Born
- Oct 9, 1962 (64 years old)
- Birthplace
- Rawmarsh, United Kingdom
- Events
- 1500 Metres Short Track · 800 m
- Height
- 1.81 m
- Weight
- 67 kg
Peter Elliott (born 9 October 1962) is a former middle-distance runner from the United Kingdom. During his career, he won the gold medal in the 1500 metres at the 1990 Commonwealth Games, the silver medal in the 1500 metres at the 1988 Olympic Games, and the silver medal in the 800 metres at the 1987 World Championships.
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:34.20
1992 season best1:46.52May 31, 1992 · Birmingham
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 silver
Area record7:03.894x800 Metres Relay
As of Oct 27, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:34.20, 800 m 1:42.97 (#58 all-time), 1992 season best 1:46.52 (May 31, 1992, Birmingham (GBR)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 silver · Area record (4x800 Metres Relay) · 64 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| World Championships | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Total | – | 2 | – | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 800m | 1:46.52 | – | May 31, 1992 | Birmingham (GBR) |
| 1992 | Mile | 3:54.62 | – | Jun 12, 1992 | Rotherham (GBR) |
| 1991 | 800m | 1:44.27 | – | Aug 7, 1991 | Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI) |
| 1991 | 1500m | 3:32.94 | – | Sep 13, 1991 | Bruxelles (BEL) |
| 1991 | Mile | 3:49.46 | – | Jul 6, 1991 | Oslo (NOR) |
| 1990 | 800m | 1:42.97 | – | May 30, 1990 | Sevilla (ESP) |
| 1990 | 1000m | 2:16.30 | – | Jan 17, 1990 | Hamilton (NZL) |
| 1990 | 1500m | 3:32.69 | – | Jul 19, 1990 | Sheffield (GBR) |