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Sprinter Bracy-Williams Arrested for DUI in Florida
29 Aug
Summary
- Marvin Bracy-Williams was arrested on August 3 for driving under the influence.
- Police found him passed out at the wheel of his running car in a ditch.
- This arrest follows a 12-year suspension for anti-doping violations.
American sprinter Marvin Bracy-Williams was arrested for driving under the influence on August 3 in Orlando, Florida. Authorities were alerted when a tow truck driver found Bracy-Williams unconscious at the wheel of his running car, which was lodged in a ditch.
The tow truck driver reported that Bracy-Williams appeared intoxicated and called law enforcement. Upon arrival, officers administered a field sobriety test, which Bracy-Williams failed. He was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence.
This DUI arrest comes shortly after a major blow to Bracy-Williams' athletic career. In June, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency imposed a 12-year ban on the 32-year-old sprinter for his third anti-doping rule violation. This suspension effectively concluded his competitive running career, prompting him to announce his retirement plans.
