Asha Philip announces retirement from athletics after 19-year career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:52 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026

British two-time Olympic medallist Asha Philip has officially retired from athletics, as announced today. The 35-year-old sprinter was a key member of the 4x100m relay teams that secured bronze at both the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2020 Tokyo Games. Philip's career was marked by overcoming a significant knee injury in 2007. She finishes with multiple medals, including world, European, and Commonwealth titles, alongside her Olympic achievements. Philip expressed gratitude for her sporting journey, highlighting her resilience in returning from injury.
- •Philip won bronze in the 4x100m relay at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics.
- •She has multiple world, European, and Commonwealth medals.
- •Philip was the first British woman to win a global 100m title at 16.
- •Her career spanned 19 years, including a comeback from a knee injury in 2007.
- 11:52 AMYahoo Sports — Two-time Olympic medallist Philip retires
- 11:52 AMBBC Sport — Two-time Olympic medallist Philip retires
"British two-time Olympic medallist Asha Philip has announced her retirement from athletics.
"British two-time Olympic medallist Asha Philip has announced her retirement from athletics.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 11:52 AMTwo-time Olympic medallist Philip retires
British two-time Olympic medallist Asha Philip has announced her retirement from athletics.
- BBC SportJun 19, 2026, 11:52 AMTwo-time Olympic medallist Philip retires
British two-time Olympic medallist Asha Philip has announced her retirement from athletics.
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