Today is a welcoming day off at the World Championships and we all need it after some dramatic races. I still can't get over last night men's 400 meters as the 18 year old from Greneda Kurani James(picture above) just edged out LaShawn Merritt at the finish line to win Gold. The first medal ever for the country of Greneda. He is such a humble kid who gives all the credit to his competitors. Look for him to do big things in the 2012 Olympics. Also in the women's 400 meters Amantle Montso just beating out Allyson Felix at the finish for another exciting race. They both ran personal best! American Carmelita Jeter winning the 100 meters was also exciting. Her first major victory on the world stage. I look for her to also win the 200 meters. Tomorrow we have the women's 800m heats, the women's 1500 meter final and the 200 meter heats. In the women's 1550 meters two Americans, Jen Simpson and Morgen Uceny are in the final. They both have a chance to medal which will be great for USA distance running. The 4x400m relays are Friday and the 4x100m meter realys are on the last day which is Sunday. So we have lots more exciting races to go. Can't wait!
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