| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
| Olympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Triple Jump | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 17.62 |
| 6 | Triple Jump | 2000 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 17.08 |
| 12 | Triple Jump | 2004 | Athens, GRE | NoM |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Triple Jump | 2009 | Berlin, GER | 17.73 |
| 2 | Triple Jump | 2011 | Daegu, KOR | 17.77 |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | Triple Jump | 2010 | Barcelona, ESP | 17.81 |
| Diamond League | ||||
| 1 | Triple Jump | 2012 | Shanghai, CHN | 17.24 |
| 1 | Triple Jump | 2011 | Monaco, MON | 17.36 |
| 1 | Triple Jump | 2011 | Birmingham, GBR | 17.54 |
| 1 | Triple Jump | 2011 | New York, NY, USA | 16.67 |
| 1 | Triple Jump | 2011 | Rome, ITA | 17.59 |
| 1 | Triple Jump | 2010 | Gateshead, GBR | 17.38 |
| 2 | Triple Jump | 2011 | Lausanne, SUI | 17.52 |
| 3 | Triple Jump | 2012 | Eugene, OR, USA | 17.05 |
| 3 | Triple Jump | 2010 | New York, NY, USA | 17.31 |
| 4 | Triple Jump | 2010 | Paris Saint-Denis, FRA | 17.20 |
| 5 | Triple Jump | 2011 | Brussels, BEL | 16.29 |
| 6 | Triple Jump | 2010 | London, GBR | 16.54 |
| Golden League | ||||
| 1 | Triple Jump | 2009 | Paris Saint-Denis, FRA | 17.17 |
| World Challenge | ||||
| 1 | Triple Jump | 2012 | Hengelo, NED | 17.31 |
| 1 | Triple Jump | 2010 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 17.48 |
| Super Grand Prix | ||||
| 3 | Triple Jump | 2009 | London, GBR | 17.16 |
| Grand Prix | ||||
| 1 | Triple Jump | 2009 | Gateshead, GBR | 17.32 |
Nickname
Philleap. (UK Athletics, 15 Nov 2001)
Occupation
Athlete
Club name
Belgrave Harriers, London, GBR
Coach
Aston Moore (GBR) (thesun.co.uk, 24 Aug 2011)
Debut
2000 for Great Britain, Olympic Games (Sydney, NSW) (UKA, 31 Aug 2010)
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)
Additional information
Start of sporting career
He began the sport at the age of three. (Athlete, 31 Jul 2008)
Reason for taking up this sport
It was a way to get out of the house. (Athlete, 31 Jul 2008)
Ambitions
To win a gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London and to jump over 18m. (espn.co.uk, 26 May 2011)
Training
He trains five days a week, two session a day, with three hours each session. (Athlete, 31 Jul 2008)
Superstitions / Rituals
He always wears headbands and wristbands when competing. (thisislondon.co.uk, 20 Jul 2011)
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)
Awards
He was made a Member of the British Empire [MBE} for his service to athletics. (voice-online.co.uk, 23 Jan 2012)
General
FLASHY PHILLIPS
He has dyed his hair almost every colour and considers his many facial piercings as his trademarks. (UKA, 31 Aug 2010)
Previous Olympics
Beijing 2008, Athens 2004, Sydney 2000
