DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Star athlete Marileidy Paulino, Olympic silver medalist and reigning world champion in the 400m run, continues her preparation for the Paris Olympics this summer. In her second consecutive meeting of the Diamond League in Suzhou, China on Saturday, 27 April 2024, Paulino turned in a so-so victory at 50.89 seconds. She was far ahead of her competition.

In a post-race interview, she told reporters that this was not her best effort and she said she will be working on her start.

Paulino had already won a first Diamond event in Xiamen, China. She again received the US$10,000 cash award for the win. She could win a bonus of US$30,000 if she wins her next Diamond League race in the 400m.

Media reports are that she will face serious competition as the Diamond League shifts towards Europe and other stars such as Femke Bol from the Netherlands and Sydney MacLaughlin of the United States...