Nick Phipps

Nicholas David Phipps (8 April 1952 – 24 April 2024) was a British bobsledder and athlete who competed from 1980 to 1992. He competed at two Winter Olympics.

Biography Phipps was born in New Haw, Surrey, England and started his sporting career as an athlete participating in the decathlon. He finished third behind Barry King in the decathlon event at the 1972 AAA Championships, improving to second place behind David Kidner one year later at the 1973 AAA Championships.

Phipps remained one of Britain's leading decathletes and helped them win a four nations tournament in Copenhagen during June 1976. A team that included Mike Corden and a 17 year old Daley Thompson. He also finished runner-up behind Pan Zeniou at the 1977 AAA Championships.

Phipps died on 24 April 2024, at the age of 72.