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2019-12-15 Obituary

571.

Peter Snell, who recently died at 80 was a famous?

Athlete

Politician

Actor

Wrestler

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Three-time Olympic champion and world mile record-holder Peter Snell has died in Dallas. He was aged 80. Snell, who is regarded as one of the greatest middle-distance runners, won the 800 meters at the 1960 Rome Olympics aged 21, and the 800-1,500 double at the 1964 Tokyo Games. He was the first man since 1920 to win the 800 and 1,500 at the same Olympics.