Media Savvy Kirani James A True Champion

August 5, 2012Posted by csandy

Media Savvy Kirani James A True ChampionOkay, so this isn’t about technology or the latest gadget, but a very astute (and I think sincere) gesture from reigning 400 meter world champion Kirani James of Grenada. Moments ago, he exchanged race bibs with South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius after winning his 400 meter semi-final heat in the 2012 Olympics. Pistorius made it to the 400m semifinals despite of the fact he was running with prostheses on both legs and the controversy surrounding the double-amputee. With a simple gesture, the two men acknowledged each other’s greatness by showing mutual respect and admiration in a manner commensurate withe the Olympic Games.

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