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Walker breaks record for another Olympic gold

Published:Wednesday | August 20, 2008 | 10:09 AM

Jamaica’s Melaine Walker blazed the tracks in Beijing China a short while ago striking gold in the 400 metre hurdles.



Walker clocked 52.64 to set break the Olympic record set 12 years ago by her countrywoman Deon Hemmings.



America’s Sheena Tosta 53.70 was placed second and Great Britain’s Tasha Danvers third in 53.84.