Atlanta, GA 8/19/2008 10:04:35 PM
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2008 Beijing Olympics Results: Britain's Christine Ohuruogu Wins Women's 400-Meters

Christine Ohuruogu takes home a gold medal for Great Britain after winning the women's 400-meters track event Tuesday in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Ohurogu, the reigning world champion, ran the 400-meters in 49.62 seconds, followed by Jamaica's Shericka Williams (49.69) and USA's Sanya Richards (49.93).

Richards was leading the race heading into the stretch, but Ohuruogu closed the gap and surpassed her. Williams followed suit.

Ohuruogu was banned from track and field in 2006 for missing three drug tests. Her personal best in 49.61 seconds, just 0.01 seconds from her gold-medal winning performance on Tuesday.

Track and Field - Women's 400m Results

Gold

Christine Ohuruogu, Great Britain

49.62

Silver

Shericka Williams, Jamaica

49.69

Bronze

Sanya Richards, United States of America

49.93

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