Marileidy Paulino to the 400m final in Tokyo: Defends her crown!

Marileidy Paulino Secures Her Spot in the 400-Meter Final in Tokyo

The outstanding Dominican athlete Marileidy Paulino has advanced to the final of the 400-meter flat race at the World Athletics Championships held in Tokyo, demonstrating once again her exceptional talent and determination. Paulino, after a promising start in the semifinals, secured her place in the final by finishing second in her heat with a time of 49.82 seconds. Despite a small setback at the start, the Dominican runner managed to recover and secure her position. Polish athlete Natalia Bukowiecka dominated the series with a time of 49.67 seconds, leaving Paulino in second place, but with a minimal advantage over Norwegian Henriette Jaeger, who was eliminated with a time of 49.87 seconds.

I wanted to spend as little energy as possible to reach the final. I am motivated to surpass myself as long as my age (28 years old) and my physique allow me. God and I will make history here.

Marileidy Paulino

In the final, Paulino will face American Sidney McLaughlin-Levrone, a renowned competitor in the 400-meter hurdles discipline, promising an exciting showdown. Cuban Roxana Gómez will also be present in the final, after securing her place with a time of 49.78 seconds, placing sixth among the eight qualifiers. The American runner expressed her confidence for the final:

This race undoubtedly gives me confidence for the final. I just want to go out there and do it well again. I didn’t expect to run so fast today. I still have a lot to show. I feel strong and good, and I trust my physical condition. I will give it my all in the final.

Sidney McLaughlin-Levrone

The Dominican athlete demonstrated a great capacity for adaptation and control, securing her place in the final.