Phil Spivey started training for Hammer Throw in 1978, under the guidance of his long-term coach, Gus Puopolo.
He represented the Victoria Athletics team at both School and Open competitions in the junior ranks between 1978 and 1981.
In each of these competitions he had an epic battle with New South Wales' Andrew Heyes; trading the Gold and Silver medals between them over the four-year period.
At a senior level, Phil Spivey competed for Victoria Athletics at the Australian National Championships.
[2] Phil's personal best throw was 70.94 metres, achieved in July 1986 in an International match (Australia v England v Belgium) Hechtel,[3] Phil Spivey competed in three Commonwealth Games, three international matches and one Pacific Conference Games for Australia as well as in two World Cups, where he represented Oceania.