Athletics:, Christie still undecided after double act
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Linford Christie, who completed a sprint double here yesterday by dint of a dead-heat with John Regis in the 200 metres, explained the reason for his delay in deciding whether to defend his Olympic 100m title this summer. That, he said, was something he would not make up his mind about until the deadline of 1 July, writes Mike Rowbottom.
"I've just got to feel happy with myself, and at this moment I am not happy with myself," Christie said. "There is improvement to be made. If I do go to Atlanta I want to do myself justice, and do justice to my fans and the people who support me. I'm not the sort of person that would go to the Olympics just to be part of the team and take up someone else's space.
"Doing six races here has shown me that I am a tough son of a gun, but nothing has chang- ed. There is a lot more that I have to do. This doesn't tell me anything about Atlanta." What he did say, however, was that he would not consider doubling up at 200 metres in Atlanta if he did decide to go.
After a tremendous start and a powerful piece of bend running, Christie was slowly caught in the home straight by Regis, whose dip gave him a share of the title in 20.54sec.
Christie's weekend contained its predictable measure of controversy. On Saturday he and three other runners failed to complete their 100m semi- final even though the recall gun was not fired. The head starter, David Aizlewood, did not see fit to recall a race which was won by Christie's training partner, Darren Campbell, but agreed after viewing video evidence that there had been a "faulty" start. Christie won the re-run, and went on to equal his fastest 100m time of the year, of 10.04sec, in the final.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments