Peter Farmer
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Peter John Farmer is an Australian-American hammer thrower, and educator. Born in Sydney, NSW Australia, he moved to El Paso Texas, USA in the early 70's to pursue his academic career, at University of Texas at El Paso, where he completed his bachelors degree, master degree and doctoral degree.
He participated in:
In addition, he has held coaching appointments, National Coach of Mexico, Throwing Coach of Norway and at the Australian Institute of Sport. Peter also held positions as a television sports reporter and international commentator (Network 10 and ABC); and Executive Director of a non-profit sports and recreation community organization.
Dr. Farmer authored a book on Planning and Management of Sport Facilities, and written several book chapters and articles in the areas of Risk Management, Event and Facility Management, and areas in Track and Field.
He has resided between the USA (Texas, North Carolina, Louisiana) and Australia.
He participated in:
- 1974 British Commonwealth GamesAthletics at the 1974 British Commonwealth GamesAt the 1974 British Commonwealth Games, the athletics events were held at the Queen Elizabeth II Park in Christchurch, New Zealand. A total of 37 events were contested, of which 23 by male and 14 by female athletes.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:Key:...
- Bronze Medal - 1976 Summer OlympicsAthletics at the 1976 Summer OlympicsAt the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, 37 events were contested in athletics. There were a total number of 1006 participating athletes from 80 countries.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-References:**...
- 1978 Commonwealth GamesAthletics at the 1978 Commonwealth GamesAt the 1978 Commonwealth Games, the athletics events were held at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada. A total of 38 events were contested, of which 23 by male and 15 by female athletes.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:Key:-References:...
- Gold Medal - 1980 Summer OlympicsAthletics at the 1980 Summer OlympicsAthletics at the 1980 Summer Olympics was represented by 38 events. They were held in the Grand Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium at Luzhniki between July 24 and August 1. There were a total number of 959 participating athletes from 70 countries.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal...
In addition, he has held coaching appointments, National Coach of Mexico, Throwing Coach of Norway and at the Australian Institute of Sport. Peter also held positions as a television sports reporter and international commentator (Network 10 and ABC); and Executive Director of a non-profit sports and recreation community organization.
Dr. Farmer authored a book on Planning and Management of Sport Facilities, and written several book chapters and articles in the areas of Risk Management, Event and Facility Management, and areas in Track and Field.
He has resided between the USA (Texas, North Carolina, Louisiana) and Australia.