Rainford Phil Thomas ’09

Rainford Phil Thomas ’09 was a standout multi-sport athlete in football, indoor track, and outdoor track, and the CHA 2009 Patterson Cup winner. In track, he was a four-year letterman and the third leading point scorer in program history, earning All-League honors in the high, long, and triple jumps. He won the league high jump three times, set a school record of 6’10” that still stands, and ran on record-setting 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams. He also served as team captain in 2009 and was recognized as the top jumper in Southeast Pennsylvania.

At the University of Rhode Island, he continued his success, helping his team capture NEICAA Indoor and Outdoor Championships as well as three consecutive NCAA conference titles (2011–2013). A four-time Atlantic 10 high jump champion with a personal best of 7’1”, he also earned an invitation to try out for the Jamaican National Track and Field Team.