When it comes to the 100m, Linford Christie is undoubtedly Europe's greatest ever star to grace the track. At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, while Freddie Mercury showed he had the pipes to compete with Montserrat Caballé, Linford demonstrated that he was in a league of his own by winning gold in the 100m.
Throughout his international career spanning seventeen years, Linford represented his country in over 60 competitions and earned more major championship medals (a staggering 23, in case you were wondering) than any other British sprinter.
Linford holds the distinction of being the only British athlete to have won gold medals in the 100m at all four major competitions, and he was the first European to run a sub-ten-second time.
His fastest time of 9.87 seconds, achieved when he triumphed at the 1993 World Championship in Stuttgart, still stands as the European record.
Even after retiring from athletics, Linford's success has continued in his coaching role, where he has guided numerous top athletes to victory, including Olympic medalists Darren Campbell, Katharine Merry, Mark Lewis Francis, and Commonwealth Gold Medalist Laura Turner.
Linford is not only super quick and super inspirational, but he is also eager to provide the motivation that you might need to achieve your goals.
How can I book Linford Christie for my next event?
Email linford.christie.obe@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Linford Christie available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Linford Christie's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Linford directly.
What topics does Linford Christie specialise in?
Linford Christie specialises in discussing athletics, coaching, motivation and more.
What is Linford Christie's speaking style like?
Linford delivers inspiring talks with unmatched energy, drawing from his remarkable athletic career. His motivational style encourages audiences to pursue their goals with determination and passion.
Does Linford Christie offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Linford Christie offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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