Ohuruogu stuns Richards to take Olympic crown

0 Comments | AFP, August, 2008

BEIJING (AFP) — Christine Ohuruogu of Great Britain produced a stunning race here on Tuesday to add Olympic gold to the world and Commonwealth crowns she already owns, winning in a time of 49.62seconds.

The 24-year-old, who served a one year ban until August last year for missing three dope tests, beat home Shericka Williams of Jamaica (49.69sec) while favourite Sanya Richards of the United States took bronze (49.93sec).

Ohuruogu, who won her world title in Osaka just over three weeks after serving out her ban, gave herself a large pat on the back.

"I am just so proud of myself," said Ohuruogu, one of 10 children and of Nigerian descent.

"I know I am the type of athlete who rises to the big occasion.

"For instance this season has not been a...