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• Phillips Idowu was born in the United Kingdom on December 30, 1978. He is a professional athlete and Olympic medalist.

  As a member of the British Olympic Association, Idowu competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, winning the silver metal in the triple jump competition.Times Online: Phillips Idowu forced to settle for silver (August 22, 2008)

  Idowu went to the Olympics in both 2000 and 2004. However, he did not receive a metal at either of the games.British Olympic Association: Phillips Idowu

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: December 30, 1978
  2. Birthplace: Hackney, London
  3. Occupation: Professional athlete
  4. Olympic event: Triple jump
  5. Height: 6'5"ESPN: Phillips Idowu
  6. Weight: 191 lbsESPN: Phillips Idowu

• Olympic Games

  • 2008 Olympics in Beijing: Silver metal

• World Indoor Championships

  • 2008 in Valencia: Gold metal

• Commonwealth Games

  • 2006 in Melbourne: Gold metal
  • 2002 in Manchester: Silver metal

• European Indoor Championships in Athletics

  • 2008 in Birmingham: Gold metal

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