Melanie Walker | 400 Meter Gold

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Jamaica’s Melanie Walker celebrates her 400 meter gold metal win at the 2008 Beijing Olympics with a 52.64 second time.

“Jamaica’s Melanie Walker earned yet another track gold for her country by winning the women’s 400 meter hurdles in Olympic record fashion Wednesday at the Beijing Olympics,” writes Sports Network.

Photo: Melanie Walker wins a gold metal in the 400 meter competition at the Beijing Olympics

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Dawn Harper Celebrates Gold

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Dawn Harper celebrates winning gold at the Beijing Olympics in the 100 meter hurdles.

“It hasn’t sunk in yet,” said Dawn Harper in a Chicago Tribune report.

“I have the medal and I’m holding it but it’s so surreal. It’s a blessing. It’s going to hit me maybe in the morning and I’m going to cry, thanking God.”

It’s great to see Dawn Harper — one of Illinois’ own — win a gold medal.

Photo: Dawn Harper celebrates winning a gold medal in Beijing

More: ESPN’s fan guide about Dawn Harper

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