About Hermon Phillips
Lived 1903 – 1986 (aged 82). Hermon Phillips was an American sprinter.
Hermon Edgar Phillips (August 2, 1903 – February 16, 1986) was an American sprinter. He competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Athletic career Herman ran at Butler University from 1925 to 1927 where he was the NCAA national champion in the 440-yards run. He was also the AAU champion in the 440 in 1927.
In the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, he won his first round and quarter final heat of the 400m before finishing second in this semi-final and 6th in the final.
Phillips went on to coach track at Butler University from 1927 to 1937 and founded the Butler Realys. He then coached at Purdue University from 1937 to 1945.
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Who was Hermon Phillips?
American sprinter
When was Hermon Phillips born?
Hermon Phillips was born on 2 August 1903 in Rushville.
When did Hermon Phillips die?
Hermon Phillips died on 16 February 1986 in Fort Wayne.
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Hermon Phillips was a sprinter.
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Hermon Phillips was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hermon Phillips. https://biography.guide/hermon-phillips/
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