Kim Collins

Kim Collins, born on April 5, 1976, is a former Kittitian track and field sprinter. He achieved worldwide recognition when he became the World Champion in the 100 metres in 2003. Collins represented Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Summer Olympics five times, from 1996 to 2016, and was the first athlete from his country to reach an Olympic final. Throughout his career, he participated in ten editions of the World Championships in Athletics, winning a total of five medals. Collins also secured two runner-up positions in the 60 metres at the IAAF World Indoor Championships, in 2003 and 2008. His remarkable achievements include a national record and M40 world record for men over 40, with a personal best of 9.93 seconds in the 100 metres, making him the only man over forty to break the 10-second barrier.