Christine Ijeoma Ohuruogu, MBE (born 17 May 1984) is a British athlete. Her coach is Lloyd Cowan. She was born to Igbo Nigerian parents[1] in Newham, London.
In 2009, she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire.[2]
Ohuruogu won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics and a silver medal in the 400m in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
In December 2013, she was given the Sunday Times and Sky Sports Sportswoman of the Year award.[3] She was also nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
Ohuruogu has written children's books.