British two-time Olympic medallist Asha Philip has officially announced her retirement from athletics at the age of 35. Philip’s illustrious career includes being a vital member of the 4x100m relay teams that clinched bronze medals at both the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Games.

Over her remarkable 19-year career, Philip faced and overcame significant challenges, including a serious knee injury in 2007 that threatened to derail her ambitions. Reflecting on her journey, she stated, "Sport has been a way of life and I am so grateful for everything it has given me. My true resilience showed after a serious knee injury in 2007 threatened my sporting career."

Her accomplishments are impressive:

• Two-time Olympic medallist
• Three-time world medallist
• Four-time European champion
• Two-time Commonwealth champion
• Multiple British gold medals

At just 16 years old, Philip made history by becoming the first British woman to win a global 100m title in any age group at the World Youth Championships in 2007.

Through her dedication and tenacity, Asha Philip not only secured her place among the elite in athletics but also inspired many with her story of resilience and achievement.