I can't claim to know that he was on drugs, but he probably was. The only part I object to is the health risks, if it didn't screw you up longterm then I would have no complaints, but if someone wants to make it in the olympics these days they have to be drugging it.
Intelligence is something that is mostly innate, we can only get as far as our natural limitations unless we use performance-enhancing drugs for the brain - why should we be limited by serendipitous genetics?
Remember this like it was yesterday, superb performance - totally psyched out his opponents. Knew he was going to win after the first 20, Linford's starts were never his best feature so when he was level from the off you knew it was his day. What made it even sweeter was his silencing the crowing Yanks, Burrell was a right gobshite, saying b4 the race how he was gonna win blah blah blah oh hang on I just got stuffed by a bloke old enough to be my dad. This was the peak of a fantastic career.
it is well-documented that Christie was the first sprint athlete to use creatine and the only sprinter in the final to be using it. It was, and still is, a perfectly legal supplement that enables athletes to maintain peak power output for longer hence why Christie was able to win by such a margin (the others couldn't maintain their top speeds)
@psg8802 Don't give me that crap. As far as excuses go, that is pretty creative. Christie wasn't even the fastest man in the field that day, he just wanted it more.
im a Brit and knew for years before that Christie was a drugs cheat.i booed when he won this.hes also one of the most foul and arrogant people ive ever had the misfortune to meet in person
times between 9.96 and 10.04 back in 1964 bob hayes ran 10.05 in tokyo on a peice of shit wet chewed up DIRT track, in a prelim he ripped off a 9.91 with the wind just over legal but again on same crap dirt track and before the age of 22. if hayes would have been able to run on the synthetic track and the altitude of mexico city 68' he would have run an UNGODLY time,hell even at altitude on this modern track
I'm a British citizen and if I had to say yeah or nay on the drugs thing I would say...more than likely. Why was it condoned that he miss drug tests. No other athlete would have been able to pick and choose when they where tested. And as for his performance on i'm a celeb.....He's a Neanderthal, do as I say not what I do. He sounds like Victorian dad!!!
I'm Irish (Far from British!) but theres no way Linford was on drugs, The man is just pure class and its a disgrace that absolute knobheads would blame this on drugs. Do everyone a favour and stop blaming anyone who wins a title to have been on drugs. While your at it do yourself a favour and grow yourself a penis...
@adzerav, where your logic falls flat on it's arse is that Christie failed two drugs tests, 11 years apart. Not one (which is bad enough) but two. Christ Almighty, you're talking as if people have absolutely no reason at all to be suspicious or sceptical.
first off, i know Linford and this drugs thing is complete rubbish. He is such a pleasant man and i'm disgusted that you would even think that he would take drugs. Although my point my seem bias as a result of me being a British citizen, in regards to whether i am or not i wouldn't assume such a crime because as a matter of fact the drug that was somewhat produced was produced naturally in his body - in other words, no drugs were consumed. Even if there was, that doesn't change my view on him.
I hope the drug comments are not coming from American's as you guys are the world's worst, Marion Jones, Flo Jo, Justin Gatlin etc etc Ruined years and years of athletics, records and medals, so let it lie please!
@jjonessofia Marion Jones- disgrace. Justin Gatlin- disgrace but false test was for required meds. Should have changed meds earlier so still disgrace. Flo Jo- the best period. Never failed a test and it's conspiracy theorist with nothing else to do that try to tarnish her career and life. And I think the Germans and their swim and gymnastic teams from the early 1900's through the early 80's can't be touched as far as drugs are concerned.
In 1980 Alan Wells, a great runner won for Britain, but that victory was overshadowed by the US led Boycott. So it was all the more significant wit this victory for Christie and Britain, beating the best.
linford was a beast!! only athletye we ever had that ca live wit wot the US threw at him. brit runners these days, fuckin hell. pointless turnin up, i wana know wot makers them yanks so fuckin good. wot is it that we dont kno about????
Linford Christie is the 1st Jamaican-born sprinter to win an olympic gold medal. I guess this set the trend for other great Jamaican-born athletes. JAMAICA TO DI WORLD!!!!!
Cool that Christie won for my country the best we have ever had, some say allan wells, but wells wouldn't live with Linford. Any notice this was a fasle start by Leroy, he had is hand in the other mans lane.
linford has to go down as one of the most galling runners ever for the way he took such a vehement anti-drugs stance. I wonder if he'd have been so keen on taking McVicar to court after he tested positive. Thank god he got dismissed from the BBC and banned from the trackside. So obviously has an attitude problem as well.
Nope. Maybe they started out that way, or were like that up into the postwar period, but they are quite rightly building up their own identity independent of the Queen and the Union Jack and it's doubtful that either will be around in Australia in 10 years time.
Where's that (in)famous David Coleman quote about Linford Christie only pulling it out when it matters most?
I can't claim to know that he was on drugs, but he probably was. The only part I object to is the health risks, if it didn't screw you up longterm then I would have no complaints, but if someone wants to make it in the olympics these days they have to be drugging it.
Intelligence is something that is mostly innate, we can only get as far as our natural limitations unless we use performance-enhancing drugs for the brain - why should we be limited by serendipitous genetics?
DrNjtp 2 months ago
Remember this like it was yesterday, superb performance - totally psyched out his opponents. Knew he was going to win after the first 20, Linford's starts were never his best feature so when he was level from the off you knew it was his day. What made it even sweeter was his silencing the crowing Yanks, Burrell was a right gobshite, saying b4 the race how he was gonna win blah blah blah oh hang on I just got stuffed by a bloke old enough to be my dad. This was the peak of a fantastic career.
emwahstunnerfield 3 months ago
dem black genetics
WestBromSte 3 months ago
None Are White 0_0
TheArtOfTrickShottin 5 months ago
@TheArtOfTrickShottin black people are genetically faster and better at sports, due to african ancestors, its in some book
AghLetMeMakeAnACC 5 months ago
Back when 100m was competitive
Mattmanuel 5 months ago
Fantastic memories and a fantastic win for Christie.
Tiger20001 5 months ago
it is well-documented that Christie was the first sprint athlete to use creatine and the only sprinter in the final to be using it. It was, and still is, a perfectly legal supplement that enables athletes to maintain peak power output for longer hence why Christie was able to win by such a margin (the others couldn't maintain their top speeds)
psg8802 5 months ago
@psg8802 Don't give me that crap. As far as excuses go, that is pretty creative. Christie wasn't even the fastest man in the field that day, he just wanted it more.
eclectica1 1 month ago
Yay drugs!
cuntylishus 5 months ago
what an amazing run
thedarkwatcher 5 months ago
im a Brit and knew for years before that Christie was a drugs cheat.i booed when he won this.hes also one of the most foul and arrogant people ive ever had the misfortune to meet in person
burnleyfan11965 6 months ago
And Usain Bolt said 'pfffft'
NickinFilm 6 months ago
Where's the voice of athletics, David Coleman?
quizman1967 6 months ago
strange running style by linford :p
devidia 6 months ago
druggie
Gonzoidzz 7 months ago
Maybe the people who are making angry comments about steroids are a bit angry because of all the steroids they're taking.
TheSageofWestRiding 8 months ago
Im American and I have no love for any steroid cheat. They all are a bunch of scum. Including Linford Cristie.
cookiegate 9 months ago
9.96.. That's crazy. Now Jeff Demps is running that in college.
thabest1995 10 months ago
My mom said she saw Linford Christie in a restaurant in Sheffield couple of days back :D
haykier11 1 year ago
Why does the commentator state that he is the oldest man in the stadium lol
40football40 1 year ago
lol at yanks commenting about roid use hahaha
MultiTrollHunter 1 year ago 6
feel ashamed to be brittish
paul2008uk 1 year ago
@paul2008uk Why so?
manofdamatch 11 months ago
times between 9.96 and 10.04 back in 1964 bob hayes ran 10.05 in tokyo on a peice of shit wet chewed up DIRT track, in a prelim he ripped off a 9.91 with the wind just over legal but again on same crap dirt track and before the age of 22. if hayes would have been able to run on the synthetic track and the altitude of mexico city 68' he would have run an UNGODLY time,hell even at altitude on this modern track
use2slam2 1 year ago
2:25 to get the race
zl4iuzmh 1 year ago
Much respect to Linford.
Hania454 1 year ago
Man what an amazing guy...
xxlexi007xx 1 year ago
anyone noticed THEY'RE ALL BLACK?!
and btw, why has everyone just searched this to post comments about im a celeb? srsly.
kfcsoldier1 1 year ago
Woo linford is such a nice guy..shame he's out:(..
My guess for final three
Shaun, Dom and Stacey!!!!
TheMrHaddy 1 year ago
@TheMrHaddy and we care.... because???
paul2008uk 1 year ago
3.11 secs.. the commentator says the americans cant believe they were beaten by the oldest man in the stadium lol.
slim1280 1 year ago
Shame he's out now
machewbaccas 1 year ago
No offence to the guy but watching him on im a celeb...he is a bit strange :S But never the less he makes GB proud and will be remembered forever <3
IVIasterRasta 1 year ago
The yanks on this thread have tested positive for extract of sour grapes.
LarryCarstairs 1 year ago 4
LINFORD A LEGEND
ThePAGANboi 1 year ago
I'm a British citizen and if I had to say yeah or nay on the drugs thing I would say...more than likely. Why was it condoned that he miss drug tests. No other athlete would have been able to pick and choose when they where tested. And as for his performance on i'm a celeb.....He's a Neanderthal, do as I say not what I do. He sounds like Victorian dad!!!
hearditman 1 year ago
just watched this man on celebrity....why can he not put a decent conversation together,he talks like a retard
rapidtightgroup 1 year ago
lol hope linford wins im a celeb
thumbs up if you agree
MrAmazingScott 1 year ago 61
@MrAmazingScott kayla to win. thumbs up if you think she is hot!!!!!!!!!!
hippieman40001organ 1 year ago
@MrAmazingScott final 3 linford, shaun and stacey then shaun and stacey then stacey will win but i think it will be close
007CoDMaster 1 year ago
@007CoDMaster linford left :(
simonsi9 1 year ago
@007CoDMaster dude you need to get a life!
paul2008uk 1 year ago
@MrAmazingScott hes a black man, this is england, he can never win duuhhhhhh
oblivion1777 1 year ago
legend
superdan1875 1 year ago
I'm Irish (Far from British!) but theres no way Linford was on drugs, The man is just pure class and its a disgrace that absolute knobheads would blame this on drugs. Do everyone a favour and stop blaming anyone who wins a title to have been on drugs. While your at it do yourself a favour and grow yourself a penis...
adzerav 1 year ago
@adzerav, where your logic falls flat on it's arse is that Christie failed two drugs tests, 11 years apart. Not one (which is bad enough) but two. Christ Almighty, you're talking as if people have absolutely no reason at all to be suspicious or sceptical.
iljn1988 1 year ago
first off, i know Linford and this drugs thing is complete rubbish. He is such a pleasant man and i'm disgusted that you would even think that he would take drugs. Although my point my seem bias as a result of me being a British citizen, in regards to whether i am or not i wouldn't assume such a crime because as a matter of fact the drug that was somewhat produced was produced naturally in his body - in other words, no drugs were consumed. Even if there was, that doesn't change my view on him.
croncaxdee 1 year ago
@croncaxdee he took nandrolone after he retire which is a deconate steroid used by doctors to help with joint and bone repair
greggles1902 1 year ago
get in Linford
dubtee89 1 year ago
Stinking drugs cheat & I am British! I cheered him home that day but regret it now.
foriamonlyahorse11 1 year ago
he won cause burrel injured at 1st step
fightjunge24 1 year ago
There's an athletics stadium in London named after him.
yaoxing76 1 year ago
I hope the drug comments are not coming from American's as you guys are the world's worst, Marion Jones, Flo Jo, Justin Gatlin etc etc Ruined years and years of athletics, records and medals, so let it lie please!
jjonessofia 1 year ago 68
@jjonessofia Marion Jones- disgrace. Justin Gatlin- disgrace but false test was for required meds. Should have changed meds earlier so still disgrace. Flo Jo- the best period. Never failed a test and it's conspiracy theorist with nothing else to do that try to tarnish her career and life. And I think the Germans and their swim and gymnastic teams from the early 1900's through the early 80's can't be touched as far as drugs are concerned.
kperry316 9 months ago
My hero : Linford Christie!!
So nice to see his dignity and how he defeated the amarican runners :-)
YES!
Thanks from Germany!
joruba176 1 year ago 2
Christie is 32 on this run.
lollol2009 1 year ago
How old was christie in this race??
Sdelosinfiernos 1 year ago
he was 32
chavmanx 1 year ago
@chavmanx Thank you!!
Sdelosinfiernos 1 year ago
In 1980 Alan Wells, a great runner won for Britain, but that victory was overshadowed by the US led Boycott. So it was all the more significant wit this victory for Christie and Britain, beating the best.
At 32 even!
brianclough 2 years ago
drug cheat
JonathanAnon 2 years ago
The oldest man to ever win it. Go Linford!!!
KINGOFYARD 2 years ago
How many other cheaters beside's Lindford Christie r in this race ?
jokerwildest 2 years ago
most of them
conali 2 years ago
linford didnt cheat
nickthefox72 2 years ago
linford was a beast!! only athletye we ever had that ca live wit wot the US threw at him. brit runners these days, fuckin hell. pointless turnin up, i wana know wot makers them yanks so fuckin good. wot is it that we dont kno about????
ROMPERSTOMPER21 2 years ago
what about dwain chambers?
mustiesalop123 2 years ago
Great "little" Jamaica and great... Great Britain ! THIS is a Victory ! Absolutely fantastic ! "Bravo" from Italy !
Alex
musicsport2 2 years ago
Linford Christie is the 1st Jamaican-born sprinter to win an olympic gold medal. I guess this set the trend for other great Jamaican-born athletes. JAMAICA TO DI WORLD!!!!!
xfactorjaf 2 years ago
no Don Quarrie was the first
englishman1960 2 years ago 2
Great race for Christie. Bravo from America.
cavaleer 2 years ago
Cool that Christie won for my country the best we have ever had, some say allan wells, but wells wouldn't live with Linford. Any notice this was a fasle start by Leroy, he had is hand in the other mans lane.
rich187113 2 years ago
@rich187113
No it is not - you are getting confused by the lines coming round from the bend!
trickygoose2 1 year ago
chip on both shoulders. sad for a great man
walgman 3 years ago
the man is a british hero winnig olynpic gold 100m. y do we have to rember 4 a misstake. rember him for this 9.7 or so seconds he gave us
patsyd11 3 years ago
he ran 9.87 in the 1993 worlds if thats wot u mean
ROMPERSTOMPER21 2 years ago
@patsyd11 9.7?
fightjunge24 1 year ago
linford has to go down as one of the most galling runners ever for the way he took such a vehement anti-drugs stance. I wonder if he'd have been so keen on taking McVicar to court after he tested positive. Thank god he got dismissed from the BBC and banned from the trackside. So obviously has an attitude problem as well.
masterlech 3 years ago
Linford Rocks... GO JAMAICA!
Julzellis 3 years ago
i didnt see him looking for a Jamaica flag after he won... did you ?
ekimelyobo 2 years ago 7
australians - as this video proves are wannabe brits... 'KNEEL TO THE QUEEN'
boru1982 3 years ago 3
@boru1982 Come on, be nice. If you're a good boy we might let you have the rest of your country back.
toppaz79 1 year ago
@boru1982
Nope. Maybe they started out that way, or were like that up into the postwar period, but they are quite rightly building up their own identity independent of the Queen and the Union Jack and it's doubtful that either will be around in Australia in 10 years time.
Where's that (in)famous David Coleman quote about Linford Christie only pulling it out when it matters most?
anonUK 1 year ago
'sentimental favourite' - hahaha the sh1t commentators dont know
boru1982 3 years ago
God Bless VHS
deptford 3 years ago