| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's judo | ||
| European Championships | ||
 | 1990 Frankfurt | 65 kg |
| 1995 Birmingham | 65 kg |
Philip Laats (born 2 February 1963) is a Belgian who competed at the international and world level in the Japanese martial art of Judo, including at the 1996 Summer Olympic games in Atlanta, Georgia.
| Year | Tournament | Place | Weight class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Olympic Games | 5th | Half lightweight (65 kg) |
| European Judo Championships | 7th | Half lightweight (65 kg) | |
| 1995 | European Judo Championships | 3rd | Half lightweight (65 kg) |
| 1993 | World Judo Championships | 5th | Half lightweight (65 kg) |
| European Judo Championships | 7th | Half lightweight (65 kg) | |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | 5th | Half lightweight (65 kg) |
| 1990 | European Judo Championships | 3rd | Half lightweight (65 kg) |
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