Olympics: Kim Collins 'dropped for visiting wife'

St Kitts and Nevis sprinter Kim Collins dramatically dropped out of the Olympic 100m heats after falling out with his team for visiting his wife.

The 36-year-old, who won the 2003 world 100m title, said on Twitter:  "My fans. I won't lie. Won't be running."

Collins carried the St Kitts and Nevis flag at the opening ceremony but the country's Olympic Committee said they had not heard from him for three days.

Collins commented: "Even men in prison get their wives to visit."

He added on Twitter: "6 athletes and 9 officials. That ain't enough to make some people happy."

The general secretary of St Kitts and Nevis Olympic Committee, Alphonso Bridgewater, said: "We are unaware of his whereabouts."

Collins, who won bronze at the 2011 World Championships, suggested the debacle would signal the end of his international career.

"For those who saw me run in Mexico [last October]. That's the last time I represent my country."

Collins had been due to run in heat seven of round one of the men's 100m, which was won by Great Britain's Dwain Chambers in 10.02 seconds.

BBC Sports