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Linford Christie Quotes

Linford Christie quotes

British Athlete April 2, 1960

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I think it's great that they are getting funding, but it's just too easy. They don't have to work for it. We did it because we had pride, because we loved it. Linford Christie
Linford Christie quote: "My first love is the sport, and it will always be my priority."
My first love is the sport, and it will always be my priority. Linford Christie
Linford Christie quote: "I coach a few guys and they work very, very hard, but in our..."
I coach a few guys and they work very, very hard, but in our day we did it because we just loved it. Linford Christie
Some of today's athletes do not have that kind of pride. They left school at 16, have never had a job in their life and are getting Lottery funding, earning money as an athlete. Linford Christie
Linford Christie quote: "I think the athletes respond well to me because I have been..."
I think the athletes respond well to me because I have been successful. Linford Christie
Adopting a new healthier lifestyle can involve changing diet to include more fresh fruit and vegetables as well as increasing levels of exercise. Linford Christie
Linford Christie quote: "There was no money in the sport but we'd be out there day in,..."
There was no money in the sport but we'd be out there day in, day out, rain or shine, doing it. Linford Christie
Linford Christie quote: "I have got better things to do in working with my athletes who..."
I have got better things to do in working with my athletes who I feel are going to be involved in 2012. Linford Christie
Linford Christie quote: "I am a coach on the outside of the establishment and that works."
I am a coach on the outside of the establishment and that works. Linford Christie
Obviously I was disappointed when it fell into disuse, because it was my own track named after me, but I am sure all those youngsters we lost will be coming back, and I certainly intend to be down here as much as I can, coaching and advising. Linford Christie
We have got to go out there and deliver, go on the streets and find athletes, improve facilities around the country and find coaches. We have got to go out there and search for a star. Linford Christie
Linford Christie quote: "But I sometimes think we have too much of a fixation about 2012."
But I sometimes think we have too much of a fixation about 2012. Linford Christie
I don't think there are really enough meetings in Britain for our athletes to compete properly, and because of this a lot of the talent we have has been stunted. Linford Christie
Linford Christie quote: "I know what it takes to get to the top."
I know what it takes to get to the top. Linford Christie
Linford Christie quote: "If you criticise something then you have to have an..."
If you criticise something then you have to have an alternative, but we do have to try and improve things. Linford Christie

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