US EditionOlympian charged in Florida with battery on female fellow athlete
- Fred Kerley, a 29-year-old two-time Olympic 100m medallist, was arrested on Friday for allegedly striking hurdler and ex-girlfriend Alaysha Johnson at a hotel on Thursday.
- The incident took place at the hotel where Johnson, who had dated Kerley for about six months before their breakup last October, was meeting with her conditioning coach.
- Johnson reported to police that Kerley hit her once in the facial area with a clenched hand, which resulted in a bleeding nose, and officials confirmed her injuries aligned with her statement.
- Kerley faces one count of battery-touch or strike, and Grand Slam Track announced he will not compete in the Miami 100m event scheduled for Saturday.
- The investigation remains ongoing, and Grand Slam Track has stated that any questions should be directed to law enforcement in Broward County, while Johnson continues to be listed as a participant in the Miami competition.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Olympic medalist Fred Kerley is accused of beating fellow Olympian Alaysha Johnson in Florida.
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