| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Eric Davis Phillips Roberts |
| Nationality | Venezuelan |
| Born | 30 August 1954 |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprinting |
| Event | 400 metres |
Eric Davis Phillips Roberts (born 30 August 1954) is a retired Venezuelan sprinter. He competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1972 Summer Olympics. [1]
His personal best in the event is 46.0 set in 1975.
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