In the battle for 400m supremacy, we have a great matchup this season with Kirani James and Lashawn Merritt. The 400m is exciting again. The 400m is sexy again. At the Prefontaine Classic earlier this year, we saw Kirani James lose to Lashawn Merritt because “it appeared he went out too … [Read more...] about Kirani James vs Lashawn Merritt – What Have We Learned?
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Kirani James London 2012: True Sportsmanship Stories
Moments after Kirani James crossed the line of the 400m semi-finals, he immediately went up to Oscar Pistorius to congratulate him. It was at that moment when Kirani James asked Oscar Pistorius to trade name bibs with him, not the other way around. Pistorius obliged, and then they shook hands and … [Read more...] about Kirani James London 2012: True Sportsmanship Stories
Zurich 400 meters: Kirani James 44.36 Defeats Lashawn Merritt… Again
If you think Kirani James Gold medal was a fluke at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, think again. The big meets after Worlds are usually Zurich and Rieti for the 800 meters. That is, if you aren’t emotionally drained from all the rounds and pressures of a championship meet. At … [Read more...] about Zurich 400 meters: Kirani James 44.36 Defeats Lashawn Merritt… Again
Kirani James Trips and Falls, 2011 NCAA 400m Indoor Champs Video
It happens to the best of us. Kirani James was the clear favorite to win the 2011 NCAA Indoor Championships 400 meters, with his 44.80 performance two weeks ago. With a winning time of 45.33 in Section 1 of the 2 Section finals, Kirani James and Tabarie Henry knew this was the time to beat. I … [Read more...] about Kirani James Trips and Falls, 2011 NCAA 400m Indoor Champs Video
Kirani James 44.80 indoor 400 meters Video
Kirani James of Grenada, currently a sophomore at the University of Alabama, won the SEC Championships Men’s 400 meters in a time of 44.80, just missing the 44.57 World Record set by Kerron Clement in 2005. Just a couple of things to point out before we get to the video. First, note the block … [Read more...] about Kirani James 44.80 indoor 400 meters Video
