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08th Aug 2012

Video: What did Eamonn Coghlan say about the new 400m champion?

The former Irish Olympian Eamonn Coghlan had a few words to say about the 400m champion Kirani James yesterday. A few 'choice' words.

Oisin Collins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l69K73rMWis

The former Irish Olympian Eamonn Coghlan had a few words to say about the 400m champion Kirani James yesterday. A few choice words.

You have to love Irish Olympians like Eamonn Coghlan because lets face it, it’s not as if we’re flooded with medal winners like some of the other countries that compete in the Olympics. That’s why we can give him a pass on this one. Even if it is one of the funniest things you’ll hear today.

Kirani James, the 19-year-old Grenadian sprinter, won the 400m final yesterday in a blistering time of 43.94 seconds and as Eamonn was watching back the replay he said: “I think he ‘shot his load’ as they say, and he blew it in the opening rounds…”

Don’t worry Eamonn, we know what you meant to say. We think…

Hat tip to Sean Cresham for sending this our way.

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