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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Jamaica |
| Born | 26 January 1983 |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 110 metres hurdles |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 110 m hurdles 13.39 (+1.2 m/s) (Athens 2004) |
Richard Phillips (born 26 January 1983) is a sprinter from Jamaica. Phillips competed in the 110 metres hurdles at the 2004, 2008 and the 2012 Summer Olympics. [1] He also competed at the 2009 and 2011 World Championships in Athletics. He was born in Kingston.
Richard Phillips, a graduate of George Mason University and has represented Jamaica in athletics since 2000. His breakthrough came at the World Junior Championships in Athletics, which served as a springboard for his career. At that event, he narrowly missed out on a medal, finishing fourth in front of a packed crowd at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. [2]
Phillips' consistent performance has been evident in his qualification for multiple Olympic Games. In 2008, at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he reached the finals of the 110-meter hurdles, finishing seventh with a time of 13.60 seconds—just 0.42 seconds shy of the bronze medal. Notably, he competed alongside fellow George Mason alumnus Maurice Wignall (class of 2000). [2]
At the 2004 Athens Olympics, Phillips advanced to the semi-finals of the 110-meter hurdles. Despite his strong performance, clocking 13.39 seconds, he missed the final by just 0.15 seconds. [2]
