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Linford Christie
Linford retired in 1997 as Britain's greatest ever athlete to concentrate his time and enegy into his sports personality consultancy 'Nuff Respect'. He is currently available for personal appearances and Q & A's.
His Athletic Career
Linford was the first of a new breed of athlete that defied age as a barrier to perform, winning his first major title at the age of 26. He went on to become the World's No 1 in the most fiercely competitive and prestigious event in athletics, the men's 100m.
Linford's impressive title collection includes an Olympic, a World Championship, three European, three Commonwealth, ten European Cup and four World Cup medals. Linford was the first man to retain the World Cup 100m title and in 1997 won a record 7th European Cup title. From 1995 to 1997 he was the inspirational captain of the men's British Athletic team and is the only European to have run under 10 seconds.
Linford publicly announced his retirement from the track after the World Championships in Athens 1997
