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Phil Riley

Phil Riley

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Birth dateSep 24, 1972
BirthplaceOrlando, United States
Height0.71 m
Weight86 kg

Phillip Riley is an American former professional football player and track athlete born on September 24, 1972, in Orlando, Florida. Standing 71 inches and weighing 86 kg, he played college football and ran track for the Florida State Seminoles.

Riley won the 1995 NCAA Indoor Championship in the 55 metre hurdles while competing for the Seminoles track team. His speed and athleticism also translated to the football field, where he played wide receiver. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 1996 NFL Draft.

He played one game as a wide receiver for the New York Jets in 1996. Riley's dual success in track and football demonstrated exceptional athletic versatility, with his NCAA hurdles championship highlighting his elite speed and hurdling ability.

Key facts
60 m hurdles
7.56
55 Metres
6.13
1999 season best
6.40
Jan 16, 1999 · Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1999 season best
Age
53 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 60 m hurdles 7.56, 55 Metres 6.13, 1999 season best 6.40 (Jan 16, 1999, Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)) · 53 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1999
55m
6.40-Jan 16, 1999
↓
Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1999
110mH
14.22+0.0May 8, 1999
↓
Tallahassee, FL (USA)
1998
55mH
7.25-Jan 15, 1998
↓
Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1997
60mH
7.56-Mar 1, 1997-Atlanta, GA (USA) (i)
1996
100m
10.31+3.1Apr 20, 1996-College Park, MD (USA)
1996
110mH
13.39+1.7May 30, 1996
↓
Eugene, OR (USA)
1995
55m
6.13-Jan 22, 1995
↓
Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
1995
55mH
7.10-Feb 4, 1995
↓
Reno, NV (USA) (i)
1995
110mH
13.71+0.8May 7, 1995
↓
Columbus, OH (USA)
1994
110mH
13.71+1.1Apr 23, 1994
↓
Raleigh, NC (USA)
1990
110mH
13.91-Jul 28, 1990
↓
Deveti Septemvri Stadium, Plovdiv (BUL)

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
14.22+0.0May 8Tallahassee Seminole Twilight, Tallahassee, FL
55m
6.40-Jan 16Gainesville Florida University, Gainesville, FL (i)

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
55mH
7.25-Jan 15Gainesville Florida Invitational, Gainesville, FL (i)

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
60mH
7.56-Mar 1-
60mH
7.56-Feb 28USA Indoor Championships

1996

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.68+1.7Jun 22USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
110mH
13.57+1.8Jun 21USA Championships, Atlanta, GA
110mH
13.68+1.8Jun 1Eugene NCAA Championships, Eugene, OR
110mH
13.45+1.1May 31Eugene NCAA Championships
110mH
13.39+1.7May 30Eugene NCAA Championships, Eugene, OR
110mH
13.62+0.1May 11Tallahassee, FL
110mH
13.92+0.0May 5Tallahassee, FL
100m
10.31+3.1Apr 20College Park, MD
110mH
13.48+4.6Apr 20College Park, MD

1995

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.71+0.8May 7Columbus JO, Columbus, OH
55mH
7.10-Feb 4Reno, NV (i)
55m
6.13-Jan 22Gainesville, FL (i)

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.71+1.1Apr 23Raleigh, NC

1990

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
110mH
13.94-0.2Aug 11Plovdiv IAAF World Junior Championships, Deveti Septemvri Stadium, Plovdiv
110mH
13.98+3.1Aug 11Plovdiv IAAF World Junior Championships, Deveti Septemvri Stadium, Plovdiv
110mH
14.09+0.3Aug 10Plovdiv IAAF World Junior Championships
110mH
13.91-Jul 28Columbus, OH

Honours

4

Plovdiv IAAF World Junior Championships

110 Metres Hurdles

1990
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Phil Riley's 60 m hurdles personal best?

Phil Riley's 60 m hurdles personal best is 7.56, set on Feb 28, 1997 in Atlanta, GA (USA) (i).

Which events does Phil Riley compete in?

Phil Riley competes in the 60 m hurdles and 55 Metres.

How did Phil Riley perform in 1999?

1999 season best: 6.40, set on Jan 16, 1999 in Gainesville, FL (USA) (i).