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Olympic Sprinter Fred Kerley Arrested, Withdrawn from Miami Grand Slam Meet

Kerley, a two-time Olympic medalist, remains in custody on a battery charge following an altercation at the event's official hotel.

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Paris 2024 Olympics - Athletics - Men's 100m Semi-Final 3 - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - August 04, 2024. Fred Kerley of United States reacts after finishing semi-final 3 in second place REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Fred Kerley, a two-time Olympic 100m medalist, was arrested in Broward County, Florida, on a charge of touch or strike battery.
  • The arrest occurred after an alleged altercation at the official hotel for the Miami Grand Slam Track meet, where Kerley was scheduled to compete this weekend.
  • Kerley remains in custody as of Friday, with no timeline for his release, and has been withdrawn from the Miami event by organizers.
  • This marks the latest in a series of legal issues for Kerley, including arrests earlier this year for battery, resisting arrest, and domestic violence charges.
  • The Miami meet is part of Michael Johnson's new Grand Slam Track circuit, which aims to rival the Diamond League in global athletic competition.