Watch: Peter Snell’s winning shoes

Learn about the unique shoes Peter Snell wore when he won gold in the 800m race at the 1960 Rome Olympics.

Who was Peter Snell?

During his athletic career Sir Peter Snell won three Olympic gold medals, two British Empire and Commonwealth Games gold medals, and set at least six world records.

Who was Arthur Lydiard?

Arthur Lydiard (1917-2004) was a marathon runner and groundbreaking athletics coach.

Peter Snell’s donated objects

An overview of the 14 significant items Peter Snell has donated to Te Papa from his personal collection, including two Olympic gold medals.

Watch: Sir Peter Snell hands over his Olympic memorabilia to Te Papa

Sir Peter discusses why he donated his sporting memorabilia to Te Papa, and what he hopes people will take away from the exhibition.

Peter Snell: ‘I love this country, and this is proof of it’

Wed 19 Apr 2017

An emotional Sir Peter Snell has said that gifting us his objects has helped ‘ease the guilt’ he has felt for basing himself overseas.