Peter Dignan (rower)
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| Olympic medal record | |||
| Men's Rowing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | Montreal 1976 | Eights | |
Peter Dignan was born on March 6, 1955 in Gibraltar, to a former Berlin airlift pilot. His father later enetered the diplomatic corps, and as a result, Dignan spent much time outside of his parents' native New Zealand. He subsequently relocated to Auckland, New Zealand, where he attended and boarded at the prestigious King's College, becoming a house prefect.
Dignan, a competent rower, represented New Zealand in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, and won a bronze medal for his row in the Men's Eight along with Tony Hurt, Alex McLean, Ivan Sutherland, Trevor Coker, Lindsay Wilson, Athol Earl and Dave Rodger and Simon Dickie (cox). He subsequently participated in surf boat tests internationally, racing for New Zealand, including a 'rebel' tour to South Africa. He retired undefeated. Dignan also played rugby. Dignan's son Matthew is also a representative rower, and is in the Australian Under-19 coxed four.
Dignan is now a schoolteacher in Sydney, Australia.
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