Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic delivered a statement performance at the Paris Diamond League, winning the women’s 400m in a blazing 48.81 seconds — a Season’s Best (SB) and new meet record.
The race was one of the fastest on the circuit this year, with Paulino holding off a fierce challenge from Salwa Eid Naser of Bahrain, who clocked 48.85s to finish second in a thrilling sprint to the line.
In a stunning upset, Martina Weil of Chile stormed into third place with a time of 49.83s, setting a new Chilean national record and making a massive breakthrough on the international stage.
Final Results – Women’s 400m (Paris Diamond League)
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🇩🇴 Marileidy Paulino – 48.81s (SB, MR)
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🇧🇭 Salwa Eid Naser – 48.85s
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🇨🇱 Martina Weil – 49.83s (NR)
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🇺🇸 Lynna Irby-Jackson – 49.87s
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🇬🇧 Amber Anning – 49.96s
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🇺🇸 Isabella Whittaker – 50.18s
Paulino’s commanding win and the string of sub-50 performances behind her highlight just how competitive the women’s 400m field has become this season. With such depth and speed, the event promises even more fireworks in upcoming meets.
