Wooi! Go Grenada!
August 30, 2011
GRENADA teenager Kirani James has become the youngest 400m world champion in history in thrilling circumstances.
James, who turns 19 tomorrow, produced a personal best time of 44.60sec to mow down defending champion LaShawn Merritt over the final couple of metres.
His stunning performance makes him the youngest to have a world championships gold medal in the 400m by more than two years, replacing 2005 champion Jeremy Wariner who was 21 when he saluted.
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He is a wonder..sooo humble, composed and mature,This is just the beginning for this youngster! Go Grenada!