Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Kirani James named SEC Runner of the Week


BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Alabama sophomore All-American Kirani James was named Southeastern Conference Runner of the Week by the league office Tuesday afternoon. James earned the honor after running the fastest 400m time in the world this year at the Meyo Invitational Saturday in South Bend, Ind., with a time of 45.47.
This marks the second time James has been named SEC Runner of the Week in 2011. Two weeks ago he posted what remains the fastest 200m time in the world at 20.58 in the Cherry & Silver Invitational in Albuquerque, N.M.
James has already automatically qualified for the NCAA Indoor Championships in the 200m and 400m, owning the fastest world times in both events in 2011.
James will join teammates in traveling to the Flotrack Husky Classic in Seattle this weekend. The two day event will be held Feb. 11-12. 
SOURCE: University of Alabama

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