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Linford Christie was the first European athlete to break which second barrier in sprinting?

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**10 Seconds:** In 1986, British sprinter Linford Christie sprinted the 100-meter dash in 9.97 seconds, becoming the first European athlete to run the distance in under 10 seconds. This breakthrough marked a significant achievement in European sprinting history.
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