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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."

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