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Phil May

Phil May

AUSAUSMen
Birth dateSep 20, 1945
BirthplaceBlackpool, United Kingdom
Height1.96 m
Weight-

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).

Key facts
Triple Jump
17.02
Long Jump
8.15
1976 season best
16.22
Mar 21, 1976 · Melbourne (AUS)
Age
80 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Triple Jump 17.02 (#351 all-time), Long Jump 8.15 (#846 all-time), 1976 season best 16.22 (Mar 21, 1976, Melbourne (AUS)) · 80 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1976
TJ
16.22-Mar 21, 1976
Melbourne (AUS)
1975
TJ
16.05-Mar 22, 1975
Adelaide (AUS)
1973
LJ
7.75-Mar 24, 1973
Sydney (AUS)
1973
TJ
16.20-Mar 25, 1973
Sydney (AUS)
1971
TJ
17.10+3.0Jan 9, 1971
Perth (AUS)
1970
LJ
8.15-Nov 25, 1970
Perth (AUS)
1968
TJ
17.02+2.0Oct 17, 1968
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.22-Mar 21Melbourne

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.05-Mar 22Adelaide

1973

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.20-Mar 25Sydney
LJ
7.75-Mar 24Sydney

1971

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
17.10+3.0Jan 9Perth

1970

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.04-Dec 5Perth
LJ
8.15-Nov 25Perth

1968

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
17.02+2.0Oct 17The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
TJ
16.32-Oct 16The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México

Honours

6

The XIX Olympic Games

Triple Jump

1968
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Phil May's Triple Jump personal best?

Phil May's Triple Jump personal best is 17.02, set on Oct 17, 1968, #351 on the all-time list.

Which events does Phil May compete in?

Phil May competes in the Triple Jump and Long Jump.

How did Phil May perform in 1976?

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