Phillips Idowu

Born
Dec 30, 1978 (47 years old)
Birthplace
London, Roman Empire
Events
Triple Jump
Height
1.92 m
Weight
87 kg

Phillips Idowu is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Phillips Idowu established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Phillips Idowu's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

A defining moment in Phillips Idowu's career came through participation in Olympic Games competition. This achievement represented one of sport's highest honors, reflecting years of dedicated preparation and athletic excellence. Competing on the Olympic stage tested Phillips Idowu against the world's finest athletes and required peak physical and mental conditioning. The experience at Olympic competition enhanced Phillips Idowu's credibility as an elite international athlete. Such high-level competition provided invaluable experience and contributed substantially to their lasting legacy in track and field athletics. Their influence and reputation within the athletic community provided inspiration for subsequent generations of track and field athletes. The athlete's commitment to excellence serves as a model for dedication in sports.

Phillips Idowu's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Phillips Idowu's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Personal best · Triple Jump17.81
2014 season best16.99May 31, 2014 · Brisbane
Medals3Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver

As of Oct 27, 2026: Triple Jump 17.81 (#20 all-time), 2014 season best 16.99 (May 31, 2014, Brisbane (AUS)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver · 47 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mBallarat 200610.601,008 pts–
LJLjubljana 20007.831,101 pts–
TJBarcelona 201017.811,251 pts#20
60mIndoorSutton 20046.811,038 pts–
60m20046.811,038 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–1–1
World Championships11–2
Total12–3

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2014TJ 16.99–May 31, 2014Brisbane (AUS)
2013TJ 16.44-0.1Jun 6, 2013Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
2012TJ 17.31+1.0May 27, 2012FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2011TJ 17.77+0.0Sep 4, 2011IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
2010TJ 17.81+0.1Jul 29, 2010Barcelona European Championships, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
2009TJ 17.73+0.0Aug 18, 2009IAAF World Championships
2008TJ 17.62+0.9Aug 15, 2008The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
2008TJ Indoor17.75–Mar 9, 2008Valencia IAAF World Indoor Championships
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Phillips Idowu's Triple Jump personal best is 17.81, set on Jul 29, 2010 in Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP), #20 on the all-time list.

Phillips Idowu competes in the Triple Jump.

2014 season best: 16.99, set on May 31, 2014 in Brisbane (AUS).

Phillips Idowu has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 2 World Championships medals.