Kim Collins, the 42-year-old evergreen sprinter from St. Kitts and Nevis who is still running after setting several retirement dates, provided an explanation after running 10.37 at the Jamaica Invitational on Saturday, 19 May 2018.

The 2001 World 100m champion explained his plans for the rest of the 2018 season. He made three Olympic Games finals and won four World Championships medals.

Collins has personal best times of 9.93, which is also St. Kitts and Nevis’ national record, 6.48 (60m), 15.03 (150m), 9.29 (100y).

Kim Collins breaks the 10secs barrier

Collins was the bronze medallist over 200m at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics and became the 100m champion at the 2002 Commonwealth Games with a run of 9.98 seconds, breaking the 10-second barrier for the first time.

He won a silver medal over 60 metres at the 2003 IAAF World Indoor Championships, before going on to take his outdoor crown. He also won sprint medals at the 2005 World Championships, 2008 IAAF World Indoor Championships and 2011 World Championships.

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Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.

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