Nigerian born British ath­lete, Chris­tine Ohur­uogu, yesterday won the Women’s 400 metres at the Diamond League in Birmingham to the de­light of the home crowd.
The 30-year-old reigning world cham­pion crossed the line in 51.40s to edge out American duo, Joanna Atkins [51.53s] and Jes­sica Beard [51.63s]. Her compatriot, Kelly Massey, ran a new per­sonal best of 51.96s in finishing fifth.
Although the time was short of her per­sonal best, Ohuruogu expressed surprise at her performance.
“I wasn’t expecting that,” Ohuruogu told reporters afterwards. “I was running down the home straight and saw that I was winning. “It’s good for the crowd to see that. The time wasn’t all that great but it doesn’t really matter.”
Ohuruogo will defend her world title a year from now in Beijing, China.
Favourite Kirani James won the men’s 400m event in 44.59s to beat Isaac Makwala (45.02s) of Botswana and Great Britain’s Mar­tyn Rooney (45.25s). to the second and third positions respectively.

Ohuruogo wins 400m at Birmingham Diamond League