Colin Philp, Jr.
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Colin•Philp, Jr. |
| Used name | Colin•Philp, Jr. |
| Born | 24 October 1964 in Suva, Rewa (FIJ) |
| Died | 25 December 2021 (aged 57 years 2 months 1 day) in ? (AUS) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 80 kg |
| NOC |  Fiji |
Biography
Colin Philp, Jr. was an ocean activist, sailor, and surfer who dedicated his life to ocean advocacy in Fiji and the surrounding Pacific islands. Philp spent his time working with the Suva Harbour Foundation and the Fiji Outrigger Canoeing Association, in addition to being a co-founder of the Uto Ni Yalo Trust. A natural sailor, he represented Fiji in the Finn event at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, placing 29th. Several members of his family also sailed at the Olympics, including his father Colin Philp, Sr., and his brothers Tony and David.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Summer Olympics | Sailing | FIJ |
Colin Philp, Jr. | |||
| One Person Dinghy, Open (Olympic) | 29 |
Olympic family relations
- Son of Colin Philp, Sr.
- Brother of Tony Philp
- Brother of David Philp