FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, UNITED NATIONS REPRESENTATIVE,
World Record Holder – Long Jump | 1964 and 1968 Olympian Track and Field
Dr. Phillip Kent “Phil” Shinnick is an American Olympian, world record holder, activist, healer, and scholar whose life spans historic athletic achievement and lifelong service to justice and human well-being.
Breaking a World Record
On May 25, 1963, at the Modesto Relays in California, Shinnick stunned the track and field world by leaping **27 ft 4 in (8.33 m)**—a distance that surpassed the existing world record. Just a 20-year-old University of Washington sophomore at the time, he achieved what should have been recognized as history’s greatest jump. But because the meet had only one wind gauge, positioned for another event, no official wind reading was recorded on his jump. Though eyewitness testimony and parallel wind readings confirmed conditions were legal, the governing bodies refused to ratify his mark.
For decades, the performance was known as track and field’s “lost record.” Shinnick carried both pride and frustration from that day—celebrating the jump itself but fighting the injustice of its dismissal. In 2003, USA Track & Field recognized his 8.33 m as an American record, and in **2021—58 years later—World Athletics officially ratified his jump as the world record from May 1963 until September 1964.
Olympic Athlete & Beyond
Shinnick represented the United States at the **1964 Tokyo Olympics**, adding to his reputation as one of America’s great long jumpers. Yet his life’s work stretched far beyond the runway.
Activist & Healer
In the years after his athletic career, Shinnick became a passionate **activist for peace and human rights**, using his platform to oppose war and speak for justice. His advocacy was matched by his commitment to **healing and holistic health**, training in energy medicine and guiding others toward wellness in body and spirit.
Scholar & Educator
Shinnick also earned a **Ph.D.** and built a respected academic career, contributing research and teaching that explored the intersection of sport, society, and human potential. His scholarship embodied his belief that athletic achievement, personal growth, and collective justice are interconnected.
Continuing Legacy
Dr. Phil Shinnick remains an active force today—not only celebrated as a world record holder and Olympian, but also recognized as a **visionary activist, healer, and educator**. His journey—from a young athlete denied recognition to a man who lived to see justice restored—serves as an enduring example of perseverance, truth, and the pursuit of human dignity.
FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, UNITED NATIONS REPRESENTATIVE,
World Record Holder – Long Jump | 1964 and 1968 Olympian Track and Field
Dr. Phillip Kent “Phil” Shinnick is an American Olympian, world record holder, activist, healer, and scholar whose life spans historic athletic achievement and lifelong service to justice and human well-being.
Breaking a World Record
On May 25, 1963, at the Modesto Relays in California, Shinnick stunned the track and field world by leaping **27 ft 4 in (8.33 m)**—a distance that surpassed the existing world record. Just a 20-year-old University of Washington sophomore at the time, he achieved what should have been recognized as history’s greatest jump. But because the meet had only one wind gauge, positioned for another event, no official wind reading was recorded on his jump. Though eyewitness testimony and parallel wind readings confirmed conditions were legal, the governing bodies refused to ratify his mark.
For decades, the performance was known as track and field’s “lost record.” Shinnick carried both pride and frustration from that day—celebrating the jump itself but fighting the injustice of its dismissal. In 2003, USA Track & Field recognized his 8.33 m as an American record, and in **2021—58 years later—World Athletics officially ratified his jump as the world record from May 1963 until September 1964.
Olympic Athlete & Beyond
Shinnick represented the United States at the **1964 Tokyo Olympics**, adding to his reputation as one of America’s great long jumpers. Yet his life’s work stretched far beyond the runway.
Activist & Healer
In the years after his athletic career, Shinnick became a passionate **activist for peace and human rights**, using his platform to oppose war and speak for justice. His advocacy was matched by his commitment to **healing and holistic health**, training in energy medicine and guiding others toward wellness in body and spirit.
Scholar & Educator
Shinnick also earned a **Ph.D.** and built a respected academic career, contributing research and teaching that explored the intersection of sport, society, and human potential. His scholarship embodied his belief that athletic achievement, personal growth, and collective justice are interconnected.
Continuing Legacy
Dr. Phil Shinnick remains an active force today—not only celebrated as a world record holder and Olympian, but also recognized as a **visionary activist, healer, and educator**. His journey—from a young athlete denied recognition to a man who lived to see justice restored—serves as an enduring example of perseverance, truth, and the pursuit of human dignity.
Dr. Shinnick's Writing's include Beating the Odds - Stories of Truth and Justice
, Whole Person Self Healing: A Science and Art
For more of Dr. Shinnick's Work see: Sports Reference , Sports Reference , Mind Matter Mapping , Wikipedia
Phillip Shinnick Ph.D., M.P.A., L.Ac. F.I.C.A.E.