Peter Nelson (26 April 1931 – 2 February 1977) was an Australian Olympic road and track cyclist.
Jim Nestor, a two-time Olympian, took interest in him and encouraged him to train as a road cyclist and to join a club.
Nelson joined the Sturt Cycling Club, based at the outdoor velodrome at Edwardstown Recreational Ground.
En route to Helsinki, Nelson met his future wife, Marjorie Jackson.
[citation needed] Peter Nelson died of leukaemia on 2 February 1977 aged 45 years old.