Some Olympic athletes seem to have taken the warm welcome they received in host city Sydney too far.
As many as six have disappeared or missed flights home. Two Africans and four Eastern Europeans are involved. The Tunisian passed through immigration and customs checks on Tuesday before turning on his heels and fleeing. Running away The SAC spokesman said the man's bags were removed from the aircraft he was due to board and the aircraft then left without him. And Australian radio and newspapers have reported that a boxer from Gabon was also seen running from the airport on Tuesday.