Peter J Guest

Melbourne University Boat Club (VIC)

Peter rowed at school and did not row afterwards and played football instead. It was only when he his younger brother Paul continued to row and rowed successfully that Peter was inspired to get back in the boat. He was emergency for the Victorian crew in 1960 and then was included in a four for the test races for the Olympic squad. The four did well and was selected for the Games. Peter did not continue rowing after the Games.

1954 Wesley crew

1954 - APS Head of the River, Wesley College First Crew, six seat - Fifth

1955 - APS Head of the River, Wesley College First Crew, stroke - Equal Second

1960 – Interstate Men’s Eight Championship emergency

1960 – Olympic Games – Coxless Four two seat– eliminated in repechage

Andrew Guerin
June 2021

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