Biography

Brendan Anthony John Reilly (born 23 December 1972 in Shipley, West Yorkshire) is a Double Olympic high jumper. He won medals at the 1992 IAAF World Cup in Cuba and bronze at the 1995 Summer Universiade. 5 times English Schools Champion, former world record holder for 15 year olds (2.12 m), five times British Senior Champion, European and World Schools Champion. First British teenager to jump over 2.30 m and a personal best of 2.32 m. His personal bests in the event are 2.31 metres outdoors (1992) and 2.32 metres indoors (2000). Brendan is married to Olympic Irish sprinter, Sarah Reilly. Reilly is also an artist with work on display for the Art of the Olympians (AOTO).