Asha Philip

British athlete, Olympic sprinter

Asha Philip - British athlete, Olympic sprinter
Born

October 25th, 1990
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Competed in sprinting events representing Great Britain. Specialized in the 100 meters and 4x100 meters relay. Participated in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Secured a spot on the British team for the 2017 World Championships. Achieved multiple national titles during competitive career.

Competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Competed in the 2017 World Championships

Won multiple national sprinting titles

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