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Kim Collins out of Olympics?

Kim Collins out of Olympics?
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Sprinter Kim Collins is reportedly withdrawn from the Olympic Games by his nation St Kitts and Nevis.

Reports this afternoon have suggested that Kim Collins has been withdrawn from the Olympic Games by his nation St Kitts and Nevis.

It is believed that the sprinter has been punished for refusing to stay in the same accommodation as his teammates, choosing instead to stay with his wife.

The 36-year-old has also fuelled speculation further with a succession of tweets.

"My fans. I won't lie. Won't be running later tonight @LO2012," he wrote on Twitter. "For those who saw me run in Mexico. That's the last time I represent my country.

"Even men in prison get their wives to visit."

Collins has previously represented his country at four Games.

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CountryGold medalSilver MedalBronze MedalT
United StatesUnited States394133113
ChinaChina38321888
JapanJapan27141758
Great BritainGreat Britain22212265
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Sunday's key events


ATHLETICS
· With the track and field action now finished, the final athletics event of the Games is the men's marathon, which includes three British representatives and world record holder Eliud Kipchoge (11pm)

CYCLING
· Laura Kenny goes for a sixth Olympic gold medal, and a second of the Tokyo Games, in the women's omnium (2am-4.25am)
· Jason Kenny also has another shot at gold on the final day of action, taking part in the men's keirin alongside compatriot Jack Carlin (2.24am-4am)

BASKETBALL
· After the men once again picked up Olympic gold, the USA women will attempt to replicate their success in the gold medal match against hosts Japan (3.30am)

VOLLEYBALL
· USA also have a chance for gold in the women's volleyball final against Brazil (5.30am)

BOXING
· Lauren Price bids to bring a successful Games to a golden close for Britain in the ring as she takes on Li Qian in the women's middleweight final (6.45am)

HANDBALL
· The women's gold medal match sees the Russian Olympic Committee take on France (7am)

WATER POLO
· The final gold medal of the Games is likely to be handed out in water polo, when Greece face Serbia in the men's gold medal match (8.30am)

CLOSING CEREMONY
· A unique and memorable Olympic Games officially comes to a close (12pm)

> Today's schedule in full
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