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STRATFORD’S very own golden girl did it again with a stunning win at the Beijing Olympics.

Christine Ohuruogu won the 400m on Tuesday with a perfectly judged run at the Bird’s Nest stadium.

She clocked an impressive time of 49.62 seconds to beat Jamaica’s Shericka Williams and pre-race favourite Sanya Richards of the USA.

She said: “Everyone dreams about winning but you never think it’s a reality. I’m just so proud. I crossed the line and thought ‘oh my goodness’.