Caster Semenya of South Africa won the 800m Olympic gold medal, fighting from behind to overtake Francine Niyonsaba of Burundi on the final bend before cruising home.
Semenya won in a South African national record 1:55.28, while Niyoinsaba was 1.21 seconds behind. Margaret Wambui of Kenya took bronze in 1:56.89.
"I dedicate this to my team," Semenya said. "They've done a fantastic job. It's a great feeling. Just fantastic. I couldn't believe it. Just fantastic."
