Michael Peterson (surfer), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Australian surfer
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About Michael Peterson (surfer)
- Michael "MP" Peterson (24 September 1952 – 29 March 2012) was a professional Australian surfer.
- He was considered one of the best surfers in Australia during the early to mid-1970s and was recognised for his deep tube riding skill, especially at Kirra on the Gold Coast, Australia.
- Peterson was the Australian champion in the years 1972 and 1974, and won many other major surfing competitions.
- Peterson was eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia and became publicly known for using illicit drugs.
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