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Two-time Olympic medallist Philip retires

BBC Sport · Jun 19, 2026, 11:52 AM

Key takeaways

  • British sprinter Asha Philip is a two-time Olympic medalist
  • British two-time Olympic medallist Asha Philip has announced her retirement from athletics.
  • The 35-year-old was part of the 4x100m relay teams that won bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2020 Tokyo Games.

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British sprinter Asha Philip is a two-time Olympic medalist

British two-time Olympic medallist Asha Philip has announced her retirement from athletics.

The 35-year-old was part of the 4x100m relay teams that won bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2020 Tokyo Games.

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