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Kirani James cruises to 400m gold at Commonwealth Games

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Kirani James sets a new Commonwealth Games record to take 400m gold, while England's Martyn Rooney misses out on a medal.

Kirani James has added another gold medal to his collection with an impressive victory in the 400m final at the Commonwealth Games.

The Grenadian quickly closed in on his two rivals ahead of him from lane six, but was still being matched by Wayde van Niekerk of South Africa heading into the home straight.

Kirani James of Grenada celebrates winning gold in the Men's 400 metres Final at Hampden Park during day seven of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 30, 2014© Getty Images

However, James powered to the finishing line in a Games record time of 44.24s to add Commonwealth gold to his Olympic and World Championship triumphs as Van Niekerk's challenge faded.

England's Martyn Rooney saw his hopes of a medal fade after a disappointing start to the race, and he was unable to pull in Trinidad and Tobago's Lalonde Gordon, who claimed the bronze medal.

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Martyn Rooney of England competes in the Men's 400 metres heats at Hampden Park during day five of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 28, 2014
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