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World’s Best Long Jumper – Dwight Phillips, USA

Dwight Phillips

   Career Highlights: 2004 Olympic gold medalist; 3-time World Outdoor champion (’03, ’05, ‘09); 2007 World Outdoor bronze medalist; 2003 World Indoor champion; 4-time USA Outdoor champion (’03, ’04, ’07. ‘09); 3-time USA Outdoor runner-up (’00, ’05, ’06); 2001 U.S. Indoor champion.

World’s best long jumper

Dwight Phillips – world’s best long jumper

2009: USA Outdoor champion (8.57m/28-1.50w)… 1st at Nike Prefontaine Classic (8.74m/28-8.25PR, World Leader) … 2nd at Hengelo (8.54m/28-0.25)…ranked #1 in world by T&FN…best of 8.74m/28.8.25.

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February 25, 2010 Posted by | Profiles | , , , , | 1 Comment