I think the athletes respond well to me... by Linford Christie | We Heart Quotes

British Successful champion Olympics gold medal

I think the athletes respond well to me because I have been successful.

- Linford Christie

Other quotes by Linford Christie

Athletes

I have got better things to do in working with my athletes who I feel are going to be involved in 2012.

- Linford Christie

Pride Work

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

First love First Will Love

My first love is the sport, and it will always be my priority.

- Linford Christie

Talent

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

But I sometimes think we have too much of a fixation about 2012.

- Linford Christie

Coaching Will

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

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