By Lincoln “Toro” Depradine
ST GEORGE’S, June 4, 2012 – South St. George MP and Minister of Labour, Glynis Roberts, says Kirani James appears in “fine form’’ as the Grenadian athlete builds up to the Olympic Games this summer in London, England.
Roberts was among Grenadians at home and abroad that followed last Saturday’s 400 meter race at the 38th Prefontaine Classic in Oregon in the United States.
James, the 400 meter World Champion, was just beaten into second place by American LaShawn Merritt.
However, James was disqualified because he jumped the starters’ gun.
“It was entirely my fault. It was nothing I was confused about; I just wanted to go out there and compete,” 19-year-old James told reporters after the race. “It’s also a learning experience in terms of just being patient in waiting for the gun.’’
Labour Minister Roberts said that the disqualification aside, James demonstrated that he is in “good shape and is on target to compete with the top athletes at the Olympics. I wish him all the very best. I know Grenadians everywhere are rooting for him, Rondel and the rest of the Grenada team that will be going to London.’’
James is expected to compete in at least two more meets before the London games.
Rondel Bartholomew will open his 2012 season by competing in the 400 meters at this coming weekend’s Adidas Grand Prix in New York.
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