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Philip Hubble

b. 1960

British swimmer, Olympic silver medallist

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About Philip Hubble

Born 1960. Philip Hubble is a British swimmer.

Philip C Hubble (born 19 July 1960) is an English former butterfly swimmer.

Swimming career Olympic Games Hubble represented Great Britain and competed in events at the 1980 and 1984 Olympic Games, winning the silver medal in 1980 in the men's 200-metre butterfly.

Commonwealth Games He won seven medals at the Commonwealth Games. In 1978 he represented England and won two bronze medals in the 100 metres butterfly and 4 x 200 metres freestyle relay, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Four years later he won five more medals when representing England at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, the medals consisted of a gold medal in the 200 metres butterfly, and four silver medals in the 100 metres butterfly, the 4 x 100 metres freestyle relay, the 4 x 200 metres freestyle relay and the 4 x 100 metres medley relay.

National Championships He is a two times winner of the ASA National Championship 200 metres freestyle title (1980 and 1983), two times winner of the 100 metres butterfly title (1980 and 1982) and a five times winner of the 200 metres butterfly (1976, 1978, 1980, 1982 and 1983).

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Important facts

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Education
Upton Court Grammar School
Also known as
Philip C. Hubble, Philip C Hubble

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Philip Hubble's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Philip Hubble?

British swimmer, Olympic silver medallist

When was Philip Hubble born?

Philip Hubble was born on 19 July 1960 in Beaconsfield.

What is Philip Hubble's occupation?

Philip Hubble is a swimmer.

What nationality is Philip Hubble?

Philip Hubble is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philip Hubble

· Wikidata: Q3379024

· DBpedia: Philip Hubble

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