
And they're off... first athlete claims asylum: African middle-distance runner held after disappearing from training camp
An Olympic competitor has claimed political asylum in Britain, the Mail can reveal.
The man, believed to be a middle distance runner in his mid 20s from Africa, was being held by the UK Borders Agency last night after walking into a police station in Leeds and asking for asylum.
The claim comes at a hugely sensitive time for the government just two days before the showpiece Opening Ceremony.
It follows warnings from immigration officials that they fear up to 2 per cent of athletes, team officials and supporters may claim refuge in the UK during and after the Games or try to stay on once their visas expire.
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First Olympics 2012 athlete claims asylum: African middle-distance runner held by police in Leeds | Mail Online

WOW that didn't take long!!!!!!!
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