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. 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.
International competitions
1962British Empire and Commonwealth GamesPerth, Western Australia 6thHigh jump1964Olympic GamesTokyo, Japan 10thHigh jump1966British Empire and Commonwealth GamesKingston, Jamaica 1stHigh jump1968Olympic GamesMexico City, Mexico 8thHigh jump1969Pacific Conference GamesTokyo, Japan 1stHigh jump1970Commonwealth GamesEdinburgh, Scotland 1stHigh jump1972Olympic GamesMunich, West Germany 18thHigh jump1973Pacific Conference GamesToronto, Canada 3rdHigh jump1974British Commonwealth GamesChristchurch, New Zealand 2ndHigh jump
See also Australian athletics champions
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