Christie Injured At Bupa Meet

Just like the defense of his Olympic 100-meter title, Linford Christie’s last scheduled appearance in British colors ended prematurely with a knee injury.

Christie finished second to compatriot John Regis in the 200 meters at the BUPA Challenge track meet, twisting his knee in the process. That prevented Christie from competing against Olympic champion Donovan Bailey at 100 meters.

Bailey won the 100 comfortably in 10.17 seconds, with Britain’s Ian Mackie second in 10.25.

The second big matchup of the night - between Britain’s world triple jump record holder Jonathan Edwards and Olympic champion Kenny Harrison of the United States - also failed to fulfill its potential. Harrison struggled with a foot injury.

Edwards, whose only defeat in his last 27 competitions was when Harrison denied him gold in Atlanta, won with a jump of 57-feet, 1/4-inches. Francis Agyepong was second at 54-6, Harrison third at 54-5-1/2.

In the 110-meter hurdles, Olympic champion Allen Johnson of the U.S. won in 13.26.

Olympic high jump champion Charles Austin of the U.S. won his event with a jump of 7-6-1/2.