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London 2012: Sanya Richards-Ross wins gold
“I just kept saying, ‘You can do this, you can do this,'” Richards-Ross said. “I just dug really deep and I’m very happy.”
Defending champion Christine Ohuruogu of Britain finished second in 49.70 and American DeeDee Trotter, decked out in red, white and blue glitter on her face, won the bronze in 49.72.
This moment, though, belonged to Richards-Ross, whose parents relocated from her home country of Jamaica when she was 12, in part to advance what looked like a promising running career.
At the end, she wrapped herself in the American flag and went to the stands to embrace her husband, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Aaron Ross, who took time off from NFL training camp to travel to London.
“You finally did it, you finally did it, babe,” he told his wife. “Enjoy the moment.”
Imagine what the trophy case at their house must look like. Ross has two Super Bowl rings, the last one captured last season with the New York Giants. His wife now has an individual gold to go with two others she won in previous Olympic relays, with more possible in this year’s relays.
“We don’t compete,” Richards-Ross said. “His Super Bowl ring just gave me motivation.”
