US boxer Russell collapses, out of Olympics

U.S. Olympic boxing team member Gary Russell Jr. poses for photographers after their final open training session at Gleason's Gym Friday, July 11, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

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Story Published: Aug 7, 2008 at 10:17 PM MST

Story Updated: Nov 21, 2008 at 12:20 AM MST

By Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) - American bantamweight Gary Russell Jr. will miss the Olympics after collapsing Thursday night while trying to make weight.

Russell is two-time national champion and one of the top medal hopes for the U.S. team. He is resting after he collapsed in a last-ditch workout to reach the 119-pound limit.

He was removed for the US team's list of competitors before Friday's draw.

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