Peter Kirkbride
Scottish weightlifter
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Peter Kirkbride (born 19 December 1987 in Irvine, North Ayrshire) is a Scottish weightlifter.[1][2] Kirkbride won a silver medal in weightlifting at the 2010 Commonwealth Games[3] and was selected to represent Britain at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the men's 94 kg division, where he finished in 16th place.[4] His placing was later increased to 8th overall, following failed retroactive doping tests.
NationalityBritish
Born19 December 1987
Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight94 kg (207 lb)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 19 December 1987 Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 94 kg (207 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Great Britain Scotland |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
Event | –94 kg |
| Club | Kilmarnock WLC |
| Coached by | Charles Hamilton |
| Updated on 14 August 2012 | |
