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The Crimson White


Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White
Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Alabama alum Kirani James earns silver medal in Rio

CW Staff • August 14, 2016

By CW StaffOn Sunday, Alabama alum and former Alabama track star Kirani James finished the 400m with a time of 43.76 seconds to earn a silver medal in the 2016 Olympic Games taking place in Rio. James...

Alabama sprinters compete in world championships

CW Staff • August 22, 2015

Former Alabama sprinter Kirani James and current Alabama sprinter Ahmed Ali will compete in the 2015 IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing beginning on Aug. 22. Ali, a current senior...

Sickle Cell Walkathon to be held Thursday

Alana Norris • March 24, 2015

The 22nd Annual Sickle Cell Association Walkathon will take place at Central High School’s Lou C. Mimms Athletics Complex on Saturday with registration beginning at 9 a.m. Multiple events will take...

Kirani James: a true champion

Kirani James: a true champion

Jasmine Cannon • September 22, 2011

There is only one student on the Alabama campus who can also call himself a certified professional athlete. His name is Kirani James, and he is the reigning world champion for the 400m in track. James...

James runs to greatness in early career

Mike Albanese • January 26, 2011

Alabama sophomore track and field star Kirani James’ career is still in its early stages. However, his young career has become one filled with medals, accolades and world records. From 2007-2009, James...

First ever 400-meter win for men’s track

Paige Niewerth • July 14, 2010

Crimson Tide freshman Kirani James made history when he claimed the NCAA men’s track and field 400-meter title June 12. James is the first athlete to win an NCAA Championship at only 17 years old. He...