Phillips Idowu
Born: December 30, 1978 (age 45)
Height: 6' 4" (193cm)
Hometown: London, England
Nationality: 
English
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Sports Mole has 42 articles about Phillips Idowu. Articles 1 to 40:
On this day in 2010: Britain's Phillips Idowu wins triple jump gold in Barcelona
The 31-year-old recorded a personal best on a rain-swept night in Spain.
Jul 29, 08:16
Katarina Johnson-Thompson withdraws from European Championships
British heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson withdraws from the European Championships with a foot complaint.
Aug 6, 15:24
Phillips Idowu eyes triple jump gold medal in Glasgow
Phillips Idowu's focus is on the gold medal after qualifying for the triple jump final at the Commonwealth Games in impressive style on Friday.
Aug 1, 23:34
Phillips Idowu competes for Great Britain for first time since Olympics
Triple jumper Phillips Idowu competes for Great Britain for the first time since the 2012 Olympics, finishing fourth at the European Team Championships.
Jun 22, 21:45
Phillips Idowu banned from driving for two years
Phillips Idowu is given a two-year driving ban and ordered to carry out 50 hours of community service after being caught driving while over the legal limit.
Oct 7, 12:31
British triple jumper Phillips Idowu to take a break from the sport
British triple jumper Phillips Idowu announces that he will take a break from competing in the sport.
Jul 10, 11:45
Phillips Idowu cries during trek for Comic Relief
Phillips Idowu says that he broke down in tears when walking a five-mile trek with children in Zambia as part of Comic Relief.
Jan 31, 13:54
Phillips Idowu targets World Athletics Championships
British triple jumper Phillips Idowu insists that he will challenge for gold at the 2013 World Athletics Championships.
Aug 14, 15:27
Phillips Idowu: 'I had contact with coach'
Phillips Idowu denies claims that he cut off contact with his coach in the weeks leading up to the Olympics.
Aug 9, 14:23
Phillips Idowu rules out retirement
Team GB's Phillips Idowu refuses to consider retirement despite his early exit from the Olympic triple jump this morning.
Aug 7, 13:51
Phillips Idowu: "That wasn't me out there"
Team GB's triple jumper Phillips Idowu insists that his performance at the London Olympics today was the worst that he has ever produced.
Aug 7, 12:21
Phillips Idowu out of London Olympics
Great Britain's Phillips Idowu misses out on the qualification distance for Thursday's men's triple jump final.
Aug 7, 11:27
Olympics: Guide to day 11
On a day where Sir Chris Hoy, Victoria Pendleton, Usain Bolt, Phillips Idowu and Alistair Brownlee are all in action, Sports Mole brings you an action-packed preview of proceedings at London 2012.
Aug 7, 02:36
BOA confirm Phillips Idowu fitness
GB triple jumper Phillips Idowu will compete in tomorrow's qualifiers following fitness doubts, the BOA confirm.
Aug 6, 10:31
Phillips Idowu responds to criticism
British triple jumper Phillips Idowu insists that his coach has known about his whereabouts ahead of the Olympics.
Aug 4, 17:15
Denise Lewis: 'Phillips Idowu's injury drama shouldn't overshadow Games'
Denise Lewis hopes that the controversy surrounding triple jumper Phillips Idowu will not overshadow the athletics action at London 2012.
Aug 3, 09:57
Charles van Commenee: 'Phillips Idowu's compromised medal hopes'
UK Athletic coach Charles van Commenee reveals that triple jumper Phillips Idowu has not spoken to his coach Aston Moore for a fortnight.
Aug 1, 15:17
Christian Taylor: 'Phillips Idowu is playing mind games'
American Christian Taylor has insisted that Phillips Idowu is playing "head games" by claiming to be injured ahead of the triple jump at the Olympics.
Jul 31, 23:11
BOA: Phillips Idowu making good progress
The British Olympic Association are confident that Phillips Idowu will be fit to compete in the triple-jump at London 2012.
Jul 31, 20:25
UK Athletics chief Niels De Vos expects Phillips Idowu to be fit
UK Athletic chief executive Niels De Vos says that he is "very confident" that British triple jumper Phillips Idowu will be fit to compete at London 2012.
Jul 27, 15:11
BOA receive Phillips Idowu's medical records
British triple jumper Phillips Idowu eventually submits his medical records to the BOA as his London 2012 participation hangs in the balance.
Jul 27, 06:59
British Olympic Association yet to receive Phillips Idowu's medical records
British triple jumper Phillips Idowu is reportedly yet to send the British Olympics Association the medical records of his suspected knee injury.
Jul 26, 11:51
Charles van Commenee: 'We're still on target'
Charles van Commenee says that it is "impossible" to expect every athlete to be fit and free of injury for the Olympics.
Jul 26, 08:32
Charles van Commenee still uncertain of Phillips Idowu's Olympic Games fitness
Charles van Commenee remains downbeat about Phillips Idowu's chances of making the London Games.
Jul 25, 18:47
Phillips Idowu suffering with nerve problem?
Reports claim that British triple jumper Phillips Idowu is suffering with a trapped nerve behind his left knee.
Jul 25, 13:41
Phillips Idowu's Olympics challenge in doubt
Phillips Idowu's coach says privately that the star may not compete at the Olympics after all.
Jul 25, 06:38
Phillips Idowu "disappointed" in British Olympic Association
Phillips Idowu is "disappointed and surprised" by the BOA's request to provide them with medical records following his withdrawal from a Team GB training camp with a hip injury.
Jul 24, 14:57
Phillips Idowu asked to prove fitness
The BOA contact Phillips Idowu's agent in the hope of getting information on the extent and treatment of the triple jumper's injury.
Jul 24, 02:14
Phillips Idowu misses warm-weather training camp in Portugal
Doubts over Phillips Idowu's fitness increases as he pulls out of a Portugal training camp.
Jul 23, 18:29
Christian Taylor expects Phillips Idowu challenge
Phillips Idowu is still a contender for the gold medal in the triple jump at this summer's Olympics, according to world champion Christian Taylor.
Jul 16, 23:40
Jonathan Edwards: 'Phillips Idowu didn't fancy the conditions'
Jonathan Edwards plays down Phillips Idowu's withdrawal from the London Grand Prix.
Jul 14, 18:14
Tiffany Porter withdraws from London Grand Prix
British sprinter Tiffany Porter pulls out of the London Grand Prix with a back injury.
Jul 14, 16:14
Phillips Idowu out of London Grand Prix
Britain's Phillips Idowu pulls out of the London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace with a suspected hip injury.
Jul 14, 15:19
Phillips Idowu: "I am in good shape"
Triple-jumper Phillips Idowu insists that he will be fully fit for the Olympic Games in London.
Jul 11, 13:13
Phillips Idowu still injury doubt for Olympics
There are still "no guarantees" over the fitness of gold medal hopeful Phillips Idowu, according to UK Athletics head coach Charles van Commenee.
Jul 4, 09:29
Phillips Idowu disappointed at Nelson Evora absence
Phillips Idowu reveals his disappointment with the injury that forces Nelson Evora out of the Olympic games.
Jan 22, 19:51
Phillips Idowu receives MBE
Phillips Idowu receives his MBE for services to athletics.
Oct 4, 20:15
Phillips Idowu "cool" with silver medal
Phillips Idowu says he is "cool" with his silver medal at the world championships in Daegu, South Korea.
Sep 4, 23:54
Phillips Idowu: "It wasn't my day"
Phillips Idowu sets his sights on Olympic gold in London after winning World Championships silver.
Sep 4, 17:29
Result: Phillips Idowu claims silver in world triple jump
Phillips Idowu loses his world triple jump crown to American Christian Taylor, who records the fifth furthest jump of all-time.
Sep 4, 12:52
