Asha Philip facts for kids
Philip in 2022
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| Full name | Asha Solette Philip | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | British English |
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| Born | 25 October 1990 Leyton, London, England |
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| Education | Kingston University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.64 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 67 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Great Britain England |
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 100 metres | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Newham & Essex Beagles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Steve Fudge | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Asha Solette Philip (born October 25, 1990) is a talented English sprinter. Before becoming a runner, she was a junior gymnast, excelling in double mini-trampoline. At just 16, Asha made history by becoming the first British woman to win a global 100-meter title. She achieved this at the 2007 World Youth Championships.
However, a serious knee injury from gymnastics stopped her sports career for a few years. After a long recovery, she returned to athletics in 2014. She quickly found success, winning a gold medal at the European Athletics Championships in the 4 x 100 meters relay for Great Britain. She also earned a bronze medal in the same event at the Commonwealth Games for England.
In 2017, Asha won her first major individual title. She took home a gold medal in the 60 meters at the 2017 European Athletics Indoor Championships. She is also a key member of Great Britain's 4 × 100-meter relay team. With teammates like Dina Asher-Smith, Desiree Henry, and Daryll Neita, she won an Olympic bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Games. She also has silver medals from the 2017 and 2019 World Championships in the same relay event. Asha is known for her fast starts and often runs the first part of relay races.
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Asha Philip's Sports Journey
Asha Philip started competing in double mini-trampoline when she was only four years old. She became a World Junior Champion in this sport. She won a gold medal in the junior category (for 15–16 year olds) at a world competition in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
From Gymnastics to Sprinting
In July 2007, Asha won a gold medal in the 100 meters at the World Youth Athletics Championships. This was a huge achievement for her. But soon after, she suffered a serious knee injury. This happened while she was representing Great Britain in a gymnastics event in Quebec, Canada. The injury was so severe that it stopped her sports career completely for three years. This also meant she couldn't try out for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.
After her recovery, Asha decided to focus only on athletics. She joined the Great Britain teams and quickly started winning medals. In 2014, she helped her team win a silver medal in the 4 x 200 meters relay at the 2014 IAAF World Relays. She also won a gold medal in the 4 x 100 meters relay at the European Championships.
Olympic and Commonwealth Success
Still in 2014, Asha represented England at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. She won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 meters relay. She also finished fourth in the 100 meters final.
In 2016, Asha competed at the Olympic Games in Rio. She reached the semi-finals of the 100 meters race. Although she didn't make it to the finals, she achieved something amazing. Asha and her teammates Desiree Henry, Dina Asher-Smith, and Daryll Neita won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 meters relay. Their team set a new British record with a time of 41.77 seconds.
About Asha Philip
Asha Philip was born in Leyton, East London. Her father is from Antigua and her mother is from Jamaica. She went to Connaught School for Girls in Leytonstone. In 2012, she graduated from Kingston University with a degree in drama.
See Also
In Spanish: Asha Philip para niños
