Phillips Idowu
Olympic athlete
1978 –
Who is Phillips Idowu?
Phillips Olaosebikan Idowu, MBE is a British athlete who specialises in the triple jump. He is a former World Outdoor and Indoor, European Outdoor and Indoor, and Commonwealth triple jump champion. He was also a silver medalist at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Idowu is a member of the London-based Belgrave Harriers athletics club and has been for much of his career.
Despite his successes, Idowu has at times been accused of inconsistency and of failing to fulfil his potential, including his disappointing failure at the London Olympics 2012. His championship record since 2008, especially his gold medal at the 2009 World Athletics Championships, has addressed some of these criticisms.
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- Born
- Dec 30, 1978
London Borough of Hackney - Children
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Education
- Raine's Foundation School
- Lived in
- London
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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