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 9th overall, following failed retroactive doping tests.
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Nationality | British |
Born | Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland | 19 December 1987
Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) |
Weight | 94 kg (207 lb) |
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Country | Great Britain Scotland |
Sport | Weightlifting |
Event | –94 kg |
Club | Kilmarnock WLC |
Coached by | Charles Hamilton |
Updated on 14 August 2012 |