Rachel Christie – The First Black Miss England

History was made last night in London.

Great Britain crowned 20-year-old Rachel Christie as Miss England during the country’s annual pageant at London’s Metropole Hilton Hotel.

Competing as Miss London City, Christie edged out her rivals to claim the title and will now compete for the Miss World crown in Johannesburg in December.

Christie specializes in the heptathlon and the 400 meters and is hoping to join the ranks of the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Her uncle is British Olympic gold medalist Linford Christie, who stands as the most decorated British athlete. He is also regarded as the second fastest European in history and even has a stadium in West London named in his honor.

“My ambition in life is to compete and win gold in the 2012 Olympics. I would also love to do well in Miss England. I want to be successful in whatever I choose to do in life.”

Katrina Hodge, a 21-year-old soldier decorated for her bravery in Iraq, came in second in the Miss England grand final, which was decided after a public vote.

According to the pageant’s Web site, “the girls are talented, healthy and well-educated and are all vying for the privilege of representing England at the Miss World contest in South Africa later in the year.”

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