Lawrie Peckham, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Lawrie Peckham

Australian high jumper

Date of Birth: 04-Dec-1944

Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Profession: athletics competitor

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Lawrie Peckham

  • Lawrence William "Lawrie" Peckham (born 4 December 1944) is a retired Australian high jumper.
  • A ten-time national champion, he won two gold and one silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in 1966–1974.
  • He competed at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Olympics and placed 10th, 8th and 18th, respectively.
  • In 1977, Peckham married fellow Olympian, Judy Canty, the 1978 Commonwealth Games champion in the 800 metres.
  • In retirement he worked as a physical education coach.

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