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    Grenada's James wins 400m title
    Kirani James of Grenada fought from behind to beat favorite LaShawn Merritt of the United States at the line to win the 400 meters Tuesday at the world championships.Merritt long looked like taking gold, but James never gave up and dipped at the line to finish in a personal best 44.60 seconds. It wa
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Grenada's James wins 400m title

Aug. 30, 2011 - 21:55 By
Kirani James of Grenada fought from behind to beat favorite LaShawn Merritt of the United States at the line to win the 400 meters Tuesday at the world championships.

Merritt long looked like taking gold, but James never gave up and dipped at the line to finish in a personal best 44.60 seconds. It was Grenada's first world championship medal.

Merritt finished in 44.63 for silver and Kevin Borlee of Belgium took bronze in 44.90.
Kirani James (left) and LaShawn Merritt (Yonhap News)
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