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I could not take gold for granted, There were too many good runners out there. But it’s a great feeling to be world champion. I am just happy to be here, representing my country.

— Kirani James

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Meanwhile, back home in his native village of Gouyave, it is carnival time: It is also called the village that never sleeps.

Being from a small place you get so much support from everybody, And that's what gives me my inspiration, knowing that you can't let them down.

Back home they’ll be going crazy.

Usain is special in his own way, but I just want to be Kirani James from Grenada.

I hope I shall be on the radar now, but it’s good not to get the hype. It helps me stay myself.

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