Kirani James of Grenada in motion within the Males’s 400m Spherical 1 Warmth 5 through the Athletics Competitors on the Stade de France through the Paris 2024 Summer time Olympic Video games on Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France.
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Grenada’s first Olympic medallist Kirani James was introduced with an honorary Physician of Legal guidelines diploma from the College of the West Indies world campus not too long ago in recognition of his excellence in athletics.
The occasion was carried out through a digital commencement ceremony, underneath the patronage of Her Excellency Dame Cécile La Grenade, Governor Basic of Grenada.
The 32-year-old James mentioned, “I’m really humbled and privileged to be right here to have fun this honour.”
“Once I set out in athletics, the principle objective was to attempt to be the very best I might be and attempt to uplift myself and my household. I keep in mind that second when sat and I prayed to God and simply requested God for a chance,” James mentioned.
“I’ve by no means taken my scenario with no consideration. I do know that it’s greater than me. I’m in the end only a small a part of an even bigger image right here to honour God and for us to be the very best we might be.”
James is amongst one of many best 400 metre runners on the planet and is considered one of solely 11 athletes to win World Championships on the youth, junior and senior stage.
He acquired Grenada’s first ever Olympic gold medal in 2012 in London.
James was ranked primary on the planet within the 400 metres for 54 weeks and he additionally claimed gold on the 2011 World Championships in Daegu and the 2014 Commonwealth Video games held in Glasgow.
As well as, James additionally claimed silver on the 2016 Olympics in Brazil and bronze on the 2020 Olympics held in Tokyo.
On the youth stage, he received gold on the CARIFTA Video games in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 and in addition received gold within the 400 meters on the 2007 Commonwealth Youth Video games and silver at each the World Youth Championships 2007 and the 2008 World Junior Championships.
