China's Li Jianrou celebrates with her country's flag after winning the women's 500 metres short track speed skating final event at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics February 13, 2014. [Photo/Agencies]

Li Jianrou of China won the women's 500 meters short track speed skating gold medal at the Sochi Winter Olympics on Thursday.

Arianna Fontana of Italy won the silver and Park Seung-hi of South Korea the bronze. Christie Elise of Britain crossed the line second but was disqualified.