Phil Olsen (javelin thrower)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Philip Einar Olsen |
| Born | 31 January 1957 Nanaimo, British Columbia |
| Died | 15 March 2020 (aged 63) Nanaimo, British Columbia |
| Sport | |
| Country | Canada |
| Sport | Men's athletics |
Medal record | |
Philip Einar Olsen (31 January 1957 – 15 March 2020) was a Canadian athlete, a javelin thrower who competed in the finals in the 1976 Summer Olympics and won a gold medal at the 1978 Commonwealth Games. One of the most decorated track and field athletes in Canada, Olsen still holds numerous provincial and national records in the javelin.