Marileidy Paulino goes for her 3rd world gold in Tokyo 2025: Athletics

Santo Domingo – The outstanding Dominican sprinter, Marileidy Paulino, will lead the Dominican Republic delegation at the upcoming World Athletics Championships, to be held in Tokyo, Japan, from September 13 to 21.The athlete, a double world champion and Olympic medalist, will seek to add a third world title and consolidate her position among the best in the world.

FDAA President’s Statements

Alexis Peguero, president of the Dominican Athletics Federation (FDAA), offered details on the preparation and commitment of the Dominican athletes who will represent the country.

We believe in and trust our athletes and coaches. We hope to have medals. The world championships are a box of surprises, but our delegation is ready to give their best.

Alexis Peguero

Marileidy Paulino in Search of the Triple Crown

Marileidy Paulino, originally from Nizao, will try to conquer her third gold medal in world championships. The sprinter already obtained gold in the 4×400 relay in Eugene 2022 and in the 400-meter dash in Budapest 2023, where she made history by becoming the first Dominican woman to win an individual world title, with a time of 48.76 seconds.Despite his recent performance in the Diamond League, Peguero is confident that Paulino will reach his peak in Tokyo.

We know that Marileidy will have one of her best performances. She is focused, prepared, and mentally strong.

Alexis Peguero

So far in 2025, the Paris 2024 Olympic champion has recorded four wins and two losses, with her best time of the year at 48.81 seconds, achieved at the Paris Diamond League meeting.

Dominican Delegation in Tokyo 2025

Dominican Republic will be represented by four athletes:

• Marileidy Paulino – Women’s 400 meters
• Alexander Ogando – 200 and 400 meters
• Lidio Féliz – 200 meters
• Liranyi Alonso – 100 and 200 meters

Ogando arrives in great shape, after obtaining a bronze medal in the 200-meter final of the Diamond League in Switzerland, with a time of 20.14 seconds, and conquering first place in the Philadelphia stop of the Grand Slam Track with 20.13 seconds.

For her part, Liranyi Alonso is emerging as one of the team’s surprises after winning gold and silver at the Junior Pan American Championships and obtaining silver in the 100 meters at the NACAC Championship last month.

Expectations and Preparation

Alexis Peguero highlighted the dedication and discipline of the Dominican athletes and expressed that the federation has worked together with the coaches to ensure they arrive in optimal conditions. He also praised coach José Ludwig Rubio, whom he called “a pride for the country” for his impact on the development of national talents.Rubio has been fundamental in the training of our athletes, such as Liranyi Alonso and other young people who are taking firm steps in international athletics.