Julian Golding

Julian Emmanuel Golding (born 17 February 1975 in London) is an English sprinter.

He is one of Britain's fastest ever sprinters over 200 metres. His time of 20.18 seconds (-0.2) ranks him 6th on the All-Time UK rankings, with only John Regis, Christian Malcolm, Linford Christie, Darren Campbell and Adam Gemili ahead of him.

Golding was born in Harlesden, North West London. Attending St Augustine's Church of England High School in Kilburn, he enjoyed playing all sports before taking up athletics seriously in 1991. He was discovered by former Olympic sprinter Mike McFarlane, after finishing second at the Westminster Schools Athletics Competition.

At the 1998 European Athletics Championships, Golding was favourite to win the gold medal in the 200 metres. After running a series of fast times and winning both heats and semi-finals convincingly, he was en route to win his first major senior title. In the 200 metre final, however, he was beaten by team mate Dougie Walker, and took home the bronze medal instead.

In the same year, at the Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, he floated to a personal best time of 20.34 seconds in the 200m semi-finals, and went on to win the gold medal. In the 4 x 100 metres sprint relay, Golding helped England win their second gold medal, setting a time of 38.20 seconds, a Commonwealth Games record that still stands today. He also helped the Great British 4 x 100 metre relay team to victory in the 1998 IAAF World Cup and European Cup, as well as running the last leg at the 1997 World Championships in Athens, in which Britain won bronze.

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