His personal best jump is 5.60 metres, achieved in August 1992 in San Giuliano Terme.
Neil's successes began as a junior athlete and, as at September 2013, he still holds the British records in the under 20 (5.50 metres), under 17 (5.20 metres), and under 13 (3.40 metres) categories.
Neil was inducted into the Welsh Athletics Hall of Fame in November 2014.