Career
John Smith had pulled his hamstring in the 400 metres final, while medalists Vince Matthews and Wayne Collett were sent home by a sensitive Olympic Committee after they appeared inattentive at the medal ceremony. Peoples next went to Arizona State University where he is still ranked second in the 400m on their all-time list, behind 1968 Olympian Ron Freeman. Peoples is an ordained minister and coached for 35 years.
He is one of the authors of Sprint Secrets.