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Linford Christie

Born: Apr. 2, 1960
British sprinter

won 100-meter gold medals at both 1992 Olympics (9.96) and '93 World Championships (9.87); set indoor world record in 200-meters (20.25) on Feb. 19, 1995 in Lievin, France.


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