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Linford Christie

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Athlete

The Resume

    (April 2, 1960- )
    Born in St. Andrew, Jamaica
    Sprinter
    Won silver (1988) and gold (1992) Olympic medals in 100-meters

Why he might be annoying:

    He violated Olympic rules on athletes wearing sponsors' logos by appearing at a press conference with contact lenses embossed with the Puma logo (1996).
    Derek Redmond said, 'He's a well-balanced athlete - he has a chip on both shoulders.'
    He complained about the British press using the phrase 'Linford's lunchbox' to describe the bulge in his Lycra shorts, but later posed for ads in just his underwear, giving everyone a good look at his lunchbox.
    He successfully sued journalist John McVicar for libel for implying that he used drugs (1998).
    The next year, he tested positive for the steroid nandrolone and was suspended for two years.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was the first man to simultaneously hold the Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth titles in the 100 meters.
    He was voted Britain's sexiest athlete (1991).
    West London Stadium was renamed Linford Christie Stadium in his honor (1993).
    He is an enthusiastic amateur gardener and co-hosted the TV series 'Garden Invaders.'

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 80 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 13 Votes: 15.38% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 28 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 53 Votes: 66.04% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 23 Votes: 69.57% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 23 Votes: 56.52% Annoying