Peter Newton (kayaker)

Peter Newton (born June 3, 1970 in Honolulu) is an American sprint kayaker who competed from the early 1990s to the early 2000s (decade). Competing in three Summer Olympics, he earned his best finish of sixth twice (2000: K-2 500 m, K-4 1000 m).

Peter was the first American kayaker to win three medals at a Pan American Games, winning two gold and a silver in Argentina in 1995.