Former Tide Track Star Wins Gold In The Olympics

Former University of Alabama track runner Kirani James won gold in the 400 meters last night in the Olympics.

James, who was a sophomore on the University of Alabama’s track team, finished first in round one and in the semifinals of the 400 meters, so he was expected to win gold last night.

James easily cruised into first place last winning Grenada’s only gold medal so far in these games.

Since signing with the Crimson Tide, James had won back-to-back NCAA Outdoor Championships in his first two years, and has the third fastest indoor time in NCAA history.

We’d like to send out a big ROLL TIDE! to Kirani James and congratulate him on his gold medal.

Well done!