Kim Collins is a former track and field sprinter. He won the World Championship in the 100 meters in 2003. From 1996 to 2016, he competed in five Summer Olympics for his nation, becoming the country’s first athlete to reach an Olympic final. From 1995 to 2015, he competed in ten World Championships in Athletics, winning five medals.
Kim Collins finished second in the 60 meters at the IAAF World Indoor Championships twice (2003, 2008). He won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and a silver medal at the Pan American Games at the regional level. He is the only gold medalist from Saint Kitts and Nevis at the World Championships. Here are some of his quotes:
“Whenever the competition is sleeping is when I shine.”― Kim
“Strive for continuous improvement, instead of perfection.”― Kim Collins
“THIS IS MY FUTURE AND I WILL TAKE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAKING SURE ALL COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.”― KIM COLLINS
“If the IAAF feel that is the right way to go for TV rights and everything, the rule will stay. As much as I want to be on the podium, tonight is a sad night for athletics.”― Kim
“I would like to thank the Commonwealth Games Federation for the very fair manner in which this matter has been dealt with.”― Kim Collins
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