Human Interest |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
London, ENG |
Sport Specific Information |
Club / Team |
Belgrave Harriers: London, ENG |
General Interest |
Injuries |
He had a knee operation early in 2003 that ruled him out for the season. (olympics.org.uk, 19 Aug 2009)
He suffered from a persistent back injury in 2007. At one stage, he was forced out of action for eight weeks. (telegraph.co.uk, 22 Aug 2007)
He underwent knee surgery in early 2003. (UK Athletics, 20 Jul 2004) |
Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs |
He always wears headbands and wristbands when competing. (thisislondon.co.uk, 20 Jul 2011) |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
It was a way to get out of the house. |
General Interest |
Ambitions |
To win a gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London and to jump over 18m. (espn.co.uk, 26 May 2011) |
Awards and honours |
He was made a Member of the British Empire [MBE} for his service to athletics. (voice-online.co.uk, 23 Jan 2012) |
Sport Specific Information |
Name of coach |
Aston Moore |
Training Regime |
He trains five days a week, two session a day, with three hours each session. |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began the sport at the age of three. |
International Debut |
Year |
2000 |
Competing for |
Great Britain |
Tournament |
Olympic Games |
Location |
Sydney, NSW |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Athlete |
General Interest |
Nicknames |
Philleap. (UK Athletics, 15 Nov 2001) |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"You need to set high standards to be one of the best jumpers. You have to aim for the stars." (berlin.iaaf.org, 18 Aug 2009) |
Sport Specific Information |
Coach from which country? |
England |
General Interest |
Other information |
FLASHY PHILLIPS He has dyed his hair almost every colour and considers his many facial piercings as his trademarks. (UKA, 31 Aug 2010) |