Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's 400 metres
The Women's 400 metres at the 2008 Summer Olympics took place on 16–19 August at the Beijing National Stadium. The winning margin was 0.07 seconds.
Christine Ohuruogu after her victory
Sanya Richards-Ross is a retired American track and field athlete, who competed internationally for the United States in the 400-meter sprint. Her notable accolades in this event include being the 2012 Olympic champion, 2009 world champion, 2008 Olympic bronze medalist, and 2005 world silver medalist. With her victory in 2012, she became the second American woman to win the 400 meters at the Olympic Games and the first American woman to earn multiple global 400-meter titles. At this distance, Richards-Ross is also a six-time U.S. national champion.
Richards-Ross at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Richards-Ross with the U.S. relay team at the 2007 Osaka World Championships
Richards-Ross celebrating her victory at the 2009 Berlin World Championships
Richards-Ross racing at the 2012 Istanbul World Indoor Championships