article_snippet: But the runner's story, which has prompted an outpouring of public support, has been contradicted by Nyande.
article_snippet: In an interview with BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Nyande said: 'Nyande absconded.
article_snippet: Thoronka said: 'The story about Jimmy failing to return to Sierra Leone is a big one and it is very embarrassing for the National Olympics Committee and I believe that is why there has been this attack on Jimmy. '
article_snippet: I and other members of the National Olympics Committee will be calling a press conference to refute the claims made by Joseph Nyande.'
highlights_snippet: Joseph Nyande has attacked Jimmy Thoronka's version of events .
  
highlights_snippet: Joseph Nyande is secretary general of Sierra Leone National Olympics Committee .
  