But another Briton, Mark Lewis-Francis has been forced to withdraw from the event because of injury.

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Another Briton, thought to be named Glen Ballard, and Belgian, Ralph Skevins, are also being held over the bombings.

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Another Briton to win gold back then, Jonathan Edwards, believes that would represent a fine return for his successors in the British vest.

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