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29 August 2007
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First UK gold to east London sprinter
Christine Ohuruogu claimed Britain's first gold medal at the World Championships in Japan with a stunning victory in the women's 400m.
Nicola Sanders (silver) congratulates Christine Ohuruogo (gold) on her victory
The 23-year-old east Londoner ran a personal best to win in 49.61 seconds.
Fellow Briton Nicola Sanders also ran her fastest speed to win silver, just ahead of Jamaican Novlene Williams, who led for most of the race.
The gold and silver medals add to the bronze won by Kelly Sotherton earlier in the competition.
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