Hon. Tillman Thomas has congratulated Kirani James on his record breaking run (45.24) in the 400 meters at the IAAF World Youth Championships in Italy. The following is the text of the message. “Dear Kirani, On behalf of the government and people of Grenada and on my own behalf, I wish to congratulate you on your record breaking performance in the 400 meters of the IAAF World Youth Championships. The fact that you are competing against the best in your field and in the world, makes your achievement even more extraordinary. Your consistent sterling performance is testimony to your hard work and passion for your sport. Grenada is once again at the center of world attention because of your feat. Be assured that we are all proud of you and look forward to another great performance when you participate in the 200 meters on Sunday.”