Philippa Roles

Philippa Roles

Philippa Kate Roles (born 1 March 1978) is a Welsh discus thrower.


Born in Neath, she studied at Neath Port Talbot College and is resident in London. Roles works for the train operating company Southern as a train driver on the London Metro services servicing South London. She represents Swansea Harriers at club level. [citeweb|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/neath-sport/2008/06/19/athletics-euro-role-for-philippa-91466-21088351|title=Athletics: Euro role for Philippa|author=Skeels, Robert|publisher=Neath Guardian|date=2008-06-19|accessdate=2008-07-15]

Her personal best throw is 62.89 metres, achieved in June 2003 in Loughborough. This places her third on the British outdoor all-time list, behind Meg Ritchie and Venissa Head. [ [http://www.gbrathletics.com/uk/wf99.htm UK All-Time Lists: Women - Throws] - GBR Athletics]

On Wednesday 16th July 2008, Philippa appeared as Jonny Saunder's guest in the feature "Who's in the Locker, Cocker?" on Chris Evans' BBC Radio 2 Drivetime Show.

She is average height (180cm) and weighs 95kg.

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External links

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* [http://www.olympics.org.uk/athleterecord.aspx?at=5582 Philippa Roles] at the British Olympic Association


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