Christine Ohuruogu
Olympic Gold Medalist Runner
Born
May 17th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent runner specialized in the 400 meters. Won the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and also secured a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Achieved significant success at the World Championships, securing multiple titles and medals throughout the career. Competed for Great Britain in various international competitions, achieving personal bests and establishing a reputation as a leading athlete in the discipline.
Gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Multiple World Championship titles
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