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“I started running in high school. I found out if you run fast then you can get girls.”

Quote by Kim Collins

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Kim Collins, born on April 5, 1976, is a renowned track and field athlete from Saint Lucia, known for his achievements in sprinting. He made significant international impact, particularly at the 2004 Athens Olympics where he became the first black athlete to break the 100m world record at the Olympics. more

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