One of Britain's greatest ever 100m sprinter, Linford Christie won his first major medal at the age of 26. With a reputation for his 'presence' on the track he became the world's number one in the most fiercely competitive event and prestigious event in athletics the men's 100m.
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One of Britain's greatest ever 100m sprinter, Linford Christie won his first major medal at the age of 26. With a reputation for his 'presence' on the track he became the world's number one in the most fiercely competitive event and prestigious event in athletics the men's 100m.
SPORT BIO
In an international career spanning seventeen years Linford competed over 60 times for his country and won more major championship medals (23) than any other British male sprinter, the pinnacle of his career being when he won the Gold Medal at the Olympic Games in Barcelona. He was the British team captain from 1990, a year that saw him claim his second European Championships 100 metre title, and his first Commonwealth Gold.
Linford became the first man to retain the World Cup 100m crown, and in 1994 won an amazing sixth European Cup title and a thrid World Cup title. This total was added to in 1995 and 1996 with European Cup victories in the 100m and 200m to make him the holder of eleven titles and was unbeaten by a British athlete for eight years (until 1996) over 100m.
Linford's impressive title collection includes Olympic, World Championship, 3 European, 3 Commonwealth, 10 European Cup and 4 World Cup Gold medals.
SPECIALIST AREAS
Linford Christie retired from international athletics in 1997 but is still heavily involved in the world of sport. He set up his own Sports Personality Management Consultancy in 1992 and is now the CEO of 'Nuff Respect' and works very closely with international sportsmen and women.
Linford is happy to adapt his speech to the requirements of his client, but he specialises in motivational talks, looking at preparation, team work, and success.
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