Peter Michael (speed skater)

Born (1989-05-09) 9 May 1989 (age 36)

Wellington, New Zealand

Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)

Weight72 kg (159 lb)

CountryNew Zealand

Peter Michael

Michael at the 2016 World Single Distance Championships
Personal information
Born	(1989-05-09) 9 May 1989 (age 36) Wellington, New Zealand
Height	183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	72 kg (159 lb)
Sport
Country	New Zealand
Sport	Speed skating
Medal record Representing  New Zealand Men's speed skating World Single Distance Championships 2017 Gangneung Team pursuit 2017 Gangneung 5000 m Men's inline speed skating The World Games 2017 Wroclaw Track 15000 m E 2013 Cali Track 15000 m E World Championships 2016 Nanjing Track 1000 m sprint 2016 Nanjing Track 15000 m E 2014 Rosario Track 15000 m E 2013 Ostend Track 15000 m E 2012 Ascoli Piceno Track 1000 m sprint 2012 Ascoli Piceno Track 15000 m E 2011 Yeosu Track 1000 m sprint 2011 Yeosu Track 15000 m E 2016 Nanjing Marathon 2013 Ostend Marathon 2012 Ascoli Piceno Track 10000 m PE 2011 Yeosu Track 10000 m PE 2009 Haining Road 20000 m E 2009 Haining Road 5000 m relay

Peter Michael (born 9 May 1989) is a New Zealand long track speed skater and multiple world champion inline speed skater.^[1][2] He is since 2022 a member of the Dutch Marathon team Team A6.nl [nl].^[3]

Michael won a total of 12 (4 Junior, 8 Senior) titles at the world inline skating championships and two medals at The World Games; in 2013 (gold) and 2017 (bronze). He has also been competing in ice speed skating since 2016. In 2017, he won silver and bronze medals at the World Single Distance Championships in Gangneung, South Korea.^[1][2] Michael competed at the 2018 Winter Olympics, where his best finish was 4th in both the 5000 metres and the team pursuit.^[4]