Phylis Smith
GBRWomenPhylis Smith, née Phylis Watt, (29 September 1965) is a female former sprinter from Great Britain who won an Olympic bronze medal in the 4 x 400 metres relay in Barcelona 1992. In 1994, she won a European Championships bronze medal in the 400 metres.
As of Oct 1, 2026: 400 m 50.40 (#186 all-time), 300 Metres 36.92, 1997 season best 52.04 (May 21, 1997) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 bronze · 61 years old
Personal bests
Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| World Championships | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Total | - | - | 2 | 2 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 400m-short-tracki | 51.58 | - | Feb 8, 1997 | ↓ | UK Indoor Championships |
| 1997 | 400m-short-track | 51.69 | - | Feb 23, 1997 | ↓ | - |
| 1997 | 400m | 52.04 | - | May 21, 1997 | ↓ | - |
| 1997 | 400mi | 52.04 | - | May 21, 1997 | ↓ | Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 1997 | 800m-short-tracki | 2:04.79 | - | Feb 2, 1997 | ↑ | Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 1997 | 800m-short-track | 2:04.79 | - | Feb 2, 1997 | ↑ | - |
| 1997 | 800mi | 2:04.79 | - | Feb 2, 1997 | ↑ | Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 1997 | 4x400Metrei | 3:32.25 | - | Mar 9, 1997 | - | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
| 1996 | 300m | 36.92 | - | Aug 11, 1996 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 1996 | 400m | 51.29 | - | Jul 26, 1996 | ↓ | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
| 1996 | 800m-short-tracki | 2:06.14 | - | Feb 24, 1996 | ↑ | Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 1996 | 800m-short-track | 2:06.14 | - | Feb 24, 1996 | ↑ | - |
| 1996 | 800mi | 2:06.14 | - | Feb 24, 1996 | ↑ | Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 1996 | 4x400m | 3:28.13 | - | Aug 2, 1996 | ↓ | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
| 1994 | 300m | 37.47 | - | Jul 8, 1994 | ↑ | Edinburgh (GBR) |
| 1994 | 400m | 51.30 | - | Aug 11, 1994 | ↓ | Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
| 1994 | 4x400m | 3:24.14 | - | Aug 14, 1994 | ↓ | Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
| 1993 | 400m | 52.24 | - | Aug 29, 1993 | ↓ | Sheffield (GBR) |
| 1993 | 4x400m | 3:23.41 | - | Aug 22, 1993 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart |
| 1992 | 400m | 50.40 | - | Aug 3, 1992 | ↓ | Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP) |
| 1992 | 4x400m | 3:24.23 | - | Aug 8, 1992 | ↓ | The XXV Olympic Games |
| 1991 | 300m | 37.37 | - | Jul 14, 1991 | ↑ | London (GBR) |
| 1991 | 4x400m | 3:22.01 | - | Sep 1, 1991 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo |
1997
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 52.04 | - | May 21 | Granada Memorial Nunez Blanca, Granada |
4x400Metrei | 3:32.25 | - | Mar 9 | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
400m-short-tracki | 52.86 | - | Mar 8 | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
400m-short-tracki | 52.86 | - | Mar 7 | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
4x400Metrei | 3:32.25 | - | Mar 7 | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
400m-short-tracki | 52.74 | - | Mar 7 | IAAF World Indoor Championships |
400m-short-track | 51.69 | - | Feb 23 | Birmingham BUPA Indoor GP, Birmingham (i) |
400m-short-tracki | 51.58 | - | Feb 8 | UK Indoor Championships |
400m-short-tracki | 53.35 | - | Feb 8 | UK Indoor Championships |
800m-short-track | 2:04.79 | - | Feb 2 | Birmingham (i) |
400m-short-track | 52.85 | - | Jan 26 | Birmingham AAA Ch., Birmingham (i) |
400m-short-track | 53.26 | - | Jan 25 | Birmingham AAA Ch., Birmingham (i) |
1996
15 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 52.05 | - | Aug 30 | Berlin ISTAF, Berlin |
400m | 52.53 | - | Aug 25 | Sheffield McDonald's Games, Sheffield |
400m | 51.56 | - | Aug 19 | Gateshead BUPA Challenge, Gateshead |
400m | 52.0HT | - | Aug 17 | Manchester |
300m | 36.92 | - | Aug 11 | London Performance Games, London |
4x400m | 3:28.13 | - | Aug 2 | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
400m | 52.16 | - | Jul 27 | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
400m | 52.16 | - | Jul 26 | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
400m | 51.29 | - | Jul 26 | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
4x400m | 3:28.13 | - | Jul 26 | The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
400m | 52.09 | - | Jul 12 | London KP Games, London |
400m | 51.74 | - | Jun 30 | Gateshead BUPA Games, Gateshead |
400m | 51.74 | - | Jun 16 | AAA Championships, Birmingham |
400m | 52.87 | - | May 4 | Edinburgh |
800m-short-track | 2:06.14 | - | Feb 24 | Birmingham (i) |
1994
15 performances1993
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 52.24 | - | Aug 29 | Sheffield |
4x400m | 3:23.41 | - | Aug 22 | IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart |
4x400m | 3:27.04 | - | Aug 21 | IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart |
4x400m | 3:23.41 | - | Aug 14 | IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart |
4x400m | 3:27.04 | - | Aug 14 | IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart |
1992
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 50.80 | - | Aug 16 | - |
4x400m | 3:24.23 | - | Aug 8 | The XXV Olympic Games |
4x400m | 3:25.20 | - | Aug 7 | The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona |
Honours
UK Indoor Championships
400 Metres Short Track
IAAF World Indoor Championships
4x400 Metres Relay Short Track
AAA Championships
400 Metres
Helsinki European Championships
400 Metres
Helsinki European Championships
400 Metres
Helsinki European Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
London IAAF World Cup
4x400 Metres Relay
London IAAF World Cup
400 Metres
Helsinki European Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
IAAF World Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
The XXV Olympic Games
400 Metres
The XXV Olympic Games
4x400 Metres Relay
IAAF World Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
Frequently asked questions
What is Phylis Smith's 400 m personal best?
Phylis Smith's 400 m personal best is 50.40, set on Aug 3, 1992 in Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP), #186 on the all-time list.
Which events does Phylis Smith compete in?
Phylis Smith competes in the 400 m and 300 Metres.
How did Phylis Smith perform in 1997?
1997 season best: 52.04, set on May 21, 1997.
How many medals has Phylis Smith won?
Phylis Smith has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 1 World Championships medal.