Olympic champion sprinter celebrated with the Union Jack after a member of the crowd handed him the flag following his triumph in the 100 metres at the time.However, his patriotic move went on to spark a complaint from one of his own team officials.When quizzed on whether he was surprised about the controversy he faced for displaying the flag, Linford admitted in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk: “It only surprised me because it was a member of our team, on the management side, that complained about it.“But it’s life, and I’m a proud Brit, and I loved that I had the opportunity to go out there and represent my country.“And I love the Queen, and I think people need to get behind that.”Addressing the complaint he received, Linford.
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