The Canadian athletics community mourns the loss of Peter Ogilvie, a two-time Olympian and influential sport builder in Canada, who passed away last week at 52 after a battle with cancer.
As an athlete, Ogilvie represented Canada on the global stage, competing in the 200 metres at the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games. His impressive career also included appearances at the World Junior Championships, Pan American Junior Championships, Commonwealth Games and multiple World Championships. He earned a silver medal in the 4×100-metre relay at the 1991 Pan American Games and a gold in the same event at the 1994 Francophone Games in Paris.
Ogilvie’s tenure in the sport was more than just being an Olympic sprinter; he advocated for athletics as an entrepreneur and a dedicated builder in the Canadian track and field. Ogilvie served as the executive director of Athletics Alberta for more than a decade. His tenure was marked by his efforts to bring world-class track and field events to Edmonton, including the 2015 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships, the 2015 Canadian Track and Field Championships and the 2016 Olympic Track and Field Trials. Edmonton remains one of few Canadian meets to be featured on the World Athletics Continental Tour with the Edmonton Athletics Invitational meet.
Ogilvie’s vision extended beyond Alberta. As the driving force behind TrackTown Canada, he established the TrackTown Classic, one of the first competitions in what is now known as the National Track and Field Tour. The meets gave Canadian athletes an opportunity to compete on home soil against some of the best in the world, helping them prepare for major international competitions.
In addition to his work in athletics, Ogilvie also served as the executive director for Tennis Alberta. A self-described sports junkie, he was known for his enthusiasm for building community and his love of Star Wars. He leaves behind his wife Cathy and son Noah.
Canadian Running extends its condolences to the Ogilvie family and friends.
