| Name | Linford Christie |
| Age/DOB | 64 (April 2, 1960) |
| Known For | Athletics Coach, Former Sprinter |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | Daughter: Briannah Son: Liam, Korel Father: Mabel Christie Mother: James Chrisie |
| Education | Graduated |
| Native | Saint Andrew, Jamaica |
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Linford Christie is an athletics coach and former sprinter who is best known as the most accomplished British athlete in history. He is the first English man to secure gold medals in all four major international competitions including the Olympic Games, the World Championships, the European Championships, and the Commonwealth Games. Christie made history as the first European athlete to break the 10-second barrier in the 100 meters and holds the record for nearly 30 years. As a coach, he guided two of his athletes Darren Campbell and Katharine Merry to Olympic and World medal victories.
Did You Know?
- Linford Christie once held the world indoor record for the 200 meters.
- He was a former European record holder in the 60 meters, 100 meters, and the 4 × 100 meters relay.
- In 1999, he received a two-year suspension from the IAAF after the banned substance nandrolone was found in a test, though he had effectively retired in 1997.
- His nephew, Joshua R Christie, represented the Jamaica Rugby Team in the 7s tournament in Hong Kong in 2018.
- Linford’s son Liam Oliver-Christie was convicted of drug supply offenses in 2018
- In July 2024, a documentary about his life titled Linford premiered on BBC One.
- His niece Rachel Christie is a model and was crowned Miss England in 2009.
- He was awarded the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award and the European Athlete of the Year Trophy in 1993.
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