Linford Christie
Linford Cicero Christie OBE (born 2 April 1960) is a Jamaican-born British former sprinter. 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. He was the first European to break the 10-second barrier in the 100 m and still holds the British record in the event. He is a former world indoor record holder over 200 metres, and a former European record holder in the 60 metres, 100 m and 4 × 100 metres relay.
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| Date of birth | 2 April 1960
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| Place of birth | Saint Andrew, Jamaica
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Linford Christie is known for his role in the TV series The Masked Singer UK (2020) as Self - Huntsman.
He is also known for his role in the TV series Jeremy Vine (2018) as Self - Former athlete.
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