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Linford Christie OBE (born 2 April 1960) is a Jamaican-born British former sprinter and athletics coach. He is the only British man to have won gold medals in the 100 metres at all four major competitions open to British athletes: the Olympic Games, the World Championships, the European Championships and the Commonwealth Games.
- 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- British
- 2 April 1960 (age 63), Saint Andrew, Jamaica
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May 13, 2021 · Linford Christie: Britain’s fastest ever sprinter on race, patriotism and persistence. Linford Christie, pictured at the Lee Valley Athletics Park, north London. Photograph: Tristan...
In 1999 Linford Christie tested positive for nandrolone after a competition in Germany and was suspended for two years. At age 39, this effectively ended his career. Christie now runs a successful sports management company alongside his coaching career. A keen amateur gardener he has also presented a number of television programmes on the subject.
Aug 2, 2016 · Linford CHRISTIE | Profile | World Athletics. Country. Great Britain & N.I. Born. 02 APR 1960. Athlete Code. 14188828. Follow me. Honours Summary. 1 x Olympic champion. 1 x World champion. 2 x Olympic Games Silver medallist. 1 x World Championships Silver medallist. More Honours. Personal Bests. Seasons Bests. Results. Progression. Honours. Legend.
Linford Christie OBE (born 2 April 1960) is a Jamaican-born British former sprinter and athletics coach. He is the only British man to have won gold medals in the 100 metres at all four major competitions open to British athletes: the Olympic Games, the World Championships, the European Championships and the Commonwealth Games.