Peter Bourke (runner)

Last updated October 20, 2025

Peter Bourke (born 23 April 1958) is an Australian former middle-distance runner.

He is best known for winning the 800 metres at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane.

External links

Peter Bourke at World Athletics
Peter Bourke at Australian Athletics Historical Results

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v t e Commonwealth Games champions in men's 800 metres
880 yards (1930–1966)	1930: Tommy Hampson (ENG) 1934: Phil Edwards (BGU) 1938: Pat Boot (NZL) 1950: John Parlett (ENG) 1954: Derek Johnson (ENG) 1958: Herb Elliott (AUS) 1962: Peter Snell (NZL) 1966: Noel Clough (AUS)
800 metres (1970–present)	1970: Robert Ouko (KEN) 1974: John Kipkurgat (KEN) 1978: Mike Boit (KEN) 1982: Peter Bourke (AUS) 1986: Steve Cram (ENG) 1990: Sammy Tirop (KEN) 1994: Patrick Konchellah (KEN) 1998: Japheth Kimutai (KEN) 2002: Mbulaeni Mulaudzi (RSA) 2006: Alex Kipchirchir (KEN) 2010: Boaz Kiplagat Lalang (KEN) 2014: Nijel Amos (BOT) 2018: Wyclife Kinyamal (KEN) 2022: Wyclife Kinyamal (KEN)