Montsho falters at last hurdle
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
The 24-year-old crossed the line in 49.62 seconds to eclipse Jamaica's Shericka Williams and American title favourite Sanya Richards.
Ohuruogu, who last summer completed a one-year ban for missing three out-of-competition drugs tests, added the Olympic crown to the 2007 world title. Her victory in China makes Ohuruogu the first British Olympic 400m champion.
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