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Two-time Olympic 100 metres medallist Fred Kerley has been arrested in Florida and will not compete in Grand Slam Track's Miami leg this weekend.
He was scheduled to compete in the 100m on Saturday and 200m on Sunday.
"Fred Kerley was arrested last night. The matter is under active investigation, and all inquiries should be directed to the Broward County Sheriff's Office," Grand Slam Track said in a statement. "Fred will not compete this weekend. We have no further comment at this time."
Reuters news agency reports that 29-year-old Kerley was charged with touch or strike battery following an altercation at the meet hotel and there was no timeline for his release.
Kerley competed in Grand Slam Track's inaugural meet last month in Kingston, Jamaica.
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