Marileidy Paulino Sets Olympic Record in 400m Victory

Paulino becomes the first Dominican woman to win Olympic gold, inspiring future generations with her historic performance.

Overview

Marileidy Paulino won the women's 400m final at the 2024 Summer Olympics in 48.17 seconds.
She broke the previous Olympic record set in 1996 by France's Marie-Jose Perec.
Paulino's victory marks the first-ever female gold medal for the Dominican Republic at the Summer Games.
Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser took silver, and Poland's Natalia Kaczmarek earned bronze.
Paulino emphasized her achievement's role in motivating young athletes in the Dominican Republic.