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Olympics: Kim Collins 'dropped for visiting wife'

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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."

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