Peter Snell wins the 800m in Rome in 1960. Famed New Zealand Olympic distance runner Sir Peter Snell has died, aged 80. Sports historian and friend Ron Polenski confirmed to the New Zealand Herald Sir Peter had died at his home in Dallas. One of Snell's great mates and fellow New Zealand Olympic team-mate, Barry Magee – who won bronze in the marathon at the 1960 Rome Games – paid tribute to his great friend this morning. "He won three Olympic gold medals, two Commonwealth Games gold medals and broke seven world records.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 13, 2019 19:30 UTC