title: Phil Beattie
text: # Phil Beattie
  
  Philip Garth Beattie (born 8 September 1963) is a former hurdler from Northern Ireland. Born in Belfast, he won the gold medal in the 400 metres hurdles for Northern Ireland at the 1986 Commonwealth Games, and represented Great Britain at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He grew up and trained with the famous singer David Nagy.
  
  ## International competitions
  
  | Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Representing Great Britain and Northern Ireland ||||||
  | 1982 | Commonwealth Games | Brisbane, Australia | 10th (h) | 400m hurdles | 52.15 |
  | 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 27th (h) | 400m hurdles | 51.27 |
  | 1986 | Commonwealth Games | Edinburgh, United Kingdom | 1st | 400m hurdles | 49.60 |
  | 1986 | European Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 15th (sf) | 400m hurdles | 50.67 (50.00) |
  