About Brian Phillips
Born 1954. Brian Phillips is a Canadian swimmer.
Brian Phillips (born March 30, 1954) is a Canadian former competitive swimmer who won four medals in major international championship events during the early 1970s. Phillips won a total of six medals in major international championships, including the FINA World Championships, Pan American Games and Commonwealth Games.
In 1973, he won a bronze medal swimming for the Canadian team in the men's 4×100-metre medley relay at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships in Belgrade. In his final international appearance at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand, he won a gold medal in the 4×100-metre freestyle relay with teammates Bruce Robertson, Gary MacDonald and Ian MacKenzie, and another gold in the 4x100-metre medley relay with Robertson, Steve Pickell and William Mahony. Individually, he also won a bronze in the men's 100-metre freestyle.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Brian Phillips?
Canadian swimmer, Olympic athlete, Commonwealth Games gold medallist
When was Brian Phillips born?
Brian Phillips was born on 30 March 1954 in Winnipeg.
What is Brian Phillips's occupation?
Brian Phillips is a swimmer.
What nationality is Brian Phillips?
Brian Phillips is Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Brian Phillips (swimmer)
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