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.
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Very poor form at least he could have waited until after the opening ceremony
