Linford Christie: The Real Story Of Olympic Gold, The Doping Ban & Walking Away (E441)
Summary
Olympic sprinter Linford Christie discusses the intense psychological warfare of elite athletics, emphasizing the need to mask emotions to outread opponents. He reflects on his 1991 World Championship disappointment and the mental shift required to reclaim his focus for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Christie explains his unique "blinkers" technique for blocking distractions and his belief that lived experience is superior to theoretical sports psychology. The episode concludes with his candid admission that winning the gold medal felt like a relief rather than euphoria, marking a transition …
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