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What year did Christie win his Olympic gold?

  • 1992

  • 1996

  • 1988

  • 1984

Answer

Christie won his only Olympic gold medal in the 1000 meters short track speed skating at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. He became the first American man to win an Olympic gold medal in short track speed skating. Known for his trademark red hair, Christie's victory is often considered a pivotal moment in popularizing the sport in the United States.
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