Britian's Christine Ohuruogu crosses the finish line to win the women's 400m final at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 19, 2008.[Agencies]

BEIJING--Britain's Christine Ohuruogu captured the gold medal of the women's 400 meters in 49.62 seconds at the Beijing Olympic Games here on Tuesday.

Jamaica's Shericka Williams took the silver in 49.69 seconds and American Sanya Richards took the bronze in 49.93.