 Lawrie Peckham at the 1968 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 December 1944 (age 79) Melbourne, Australia |
| Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | High jump |
| Club | Glenhuntly Athletics Club |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 2.19 m (1965)[1] |
Medal record | |
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.[2][3] 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.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | British Empire and Commonwealth Games | Perth, Western Australia | 6th | High jump |
| 1964 | Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | 10th | High jump |
| 1966 | British Empire and Commonwealth Games | Kingston, Jamaica | 1st | High jump |
| 1968 | Olympic Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 8th | High jump |
| 1969 | Pacific Conference Games | Tokyo, Japan | 1st | High jump |
| 1970 | Commonwealth Games | Edinburgh, Scotland | 1st | High jump |
| 1972 | Olympic Games | Munich, West Germany | 18th | High jump |
| 1973 | Pacific Conference Games | Toronto, Canada | 3rd | High jump |
| 1974 | British Commonwealth Games | Christchurch, New Zealand | 2nd | High jump |
