Phil May

Phil May

Born
Sep 20, 1945 (81 years old)
Birthplace
Blackpool, United Kingdom
Events
Triple Jump · Long Jump
Height
1.96 m

Philip John May (20 September 1944 – 30 November 2014) was an Olympic athlete from Australia.

He specialised in the triple jump and long jump events, and was a formidable relay runner in the 4 × 100.

May represented Australia at three Commonwealth Games and one Olympic Games, finishing sixth in the Triple Jump at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. Between 1965 and 1973 May won ten Australian Championships in two field events, namely triple jump (six) and long jump (four).

Personal best · Triple Jump17.02
1976 season best16.22Mar 21, 1976 · Melbourne
Personal best · Long Jump8.15

As of Nov 8, 2026: Triple Jump 17.02 (#348 all-time), Long Jump 8.15 (#838 all-time), 1976 season best 16.22 (Mar 21, 1976, Melbourne (AUS)) · 81 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1976TJ 16.22–Mar 21, 1976Melbourne (AUS)
1975TJ 16.05–Mar 22, 1975Adelaide (AUS)
1973LJ 7.75–Mar 24, 1973Sydney (AUS)
1973TJ 16.20–Mar 25, 1973Sydney (AUS)
1971TJ 17.10+3.0Jan 9, 1971Perth (AUS)
1970LJ 8.15–Nov 25, 1970Perth (AUS)
1968TJ 17.02+2.0Oct 17, 1968Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
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Phil May's Triple Jump personal best is 17.02, set on Oct 17, 1968, #348 on the all-time list.

Phil May competes in the Triple Jump and Long Jump.

1976 season best: 16.22, set on Mar 21, 1976 in Melbourne (AUS).