Athletics lost a builder of our sport on October 8, 2024. Peter Ogilvie will be remembered for the contributions he made to Athletics in both British Columbia and Alberta. We have gathered some thoughts from across Canada to honour Peter’s legacy.
Accredited to Athletics Canada: “Peter was a passionate advocate and entrepreneur in athletics, involved in nearly every aspect of the sport. As an athlete, he proudly represented Canada on multiple international stages, including the World Junior Championships, Pan American Junior Championships, Commonwealth Games, World Championships, and the Olympic Games. For many years, he held the Canadian Junior 200-metre record, showcasing his exceptional talent and commitment.
Off the track, Peter served as the Executive Director of Athletics Alberta for over a decade. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in bringing major events to Edmonton, such as the 2015 Panamerican Junior Athletics Championships, the 2015 Canadian Track and Field Championships, and the 2016 Olympic Track and Field Trials.
Peter was also the visionary behind TrackTown Canada, which led to the creation of the highly successful TrackTown Classic. This competition became one of the first events in the National Track League, now known as the National Track and Field Tour. Thanks in part to Peter’s efforts, Canadian athletes now have the opportunity to compete against some of the world’s best on home soil as they strive to qualify for major international events.”
Derek Hansen shared some of Peter’s athletic achievements: Peter “still holds the BC High School 100m record of 10.46 seconds and, it should be noted, it’s still pretty chilly at that time of year in BC – so that was a tremendous time.”
“Peter was influential in bringing large-scale Athletics events to Edmonton, a legacy that lives on to this day. He was an incredible athlete and an inspiration for many. Our sincere condolences are with his family and loved ones,” says Jef Bailey, Executive Director at Athletics Alberta.
We hold his family and friends in our thoughts at this very sad time.
Photo credit : Athletics Canada.
