On Sunday 18th August, at the national celebration rally honouring Grenada’s Olympic heroes, Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited proudly presented Kirani James with a cash award of EC$125,000, in recognition of his outstanding performance at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Kirani James, the world’s most decorated 400m male athlete, made history once more at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games as the first male athlete to appear in four consecutive Olympic 400m finals. The 2024 men’s final was the fastest 400m in Olympic history, as the top 5 finishers all recorded times below 44 seconds.
Mr. Willvorn Grainger, Chief Experience Officer, made the presentation on behalf of the Bank. “We are extremely proud of our ambassador Kirani. We have witnessed Kirani’s growth, his perseverance and achievements, both personally and professionally. Since 2012, we have been with him throughout his journey through the exciting and challenging times, from London to Rio, Tokyo and Paris, and we intend to extend our partnership beyond Kirani’s athletic career. Kirani has become part of the Co-op Bank family.”
“As the only full-fledged, local commercial bank on island, it is only fitting that we support our local talent to assist them in achieving their full potential,” Grainger remarked. “We are not just a commercial bank. We are deeply rooted in and responsive to the needs of our communities.”
The Board of Directors, management and staff of the Bank also extend congratulations to Kirani on his investiture as Commander of the Order of the British Empire, as well as Companion of the Order of Grenada, one of Grenada’s highest honours, for his distinguished achievements that have brought international prestige to the nation.
The celebration rally, held at the La Sagesse Playing Field, brought the curtains down on a weekend of homecoming activities for Grenada’s 2024 Olympians. Olympic bronze medalists Lindon Victor and Anderson Peters, 100m runner Halle Hazzard, and swimmers Zackary Gresham and Tilly Collymore were also honoured and celebrated. Grenada Co-operative Bank joins the nation in congratulating these outstanding athletes and wishes them continued success.
