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Triple Jumper Idowu banned from driving

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Former Olympic triple jumper Phillips Idowu has been banned from driving after being caught in his car at more than twice the legal alcohol limit.

The 34-year-old, who won a silver medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, was stopped by Essex Police in his Land Rover in Epping at 9.30am on 20 September.

Idowu, who admitted drinking and driving, was banned for two years by Chelmsford magistrates, ordered to complete 50 hours of unpaid work during 12 months, and fined £145 with £85 costs.

The hearing was told Idowu had been out with friends the night before, returned home, and had to leave his home because of an unspecified domestic situation in the morning.

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