Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino continued her imperious form in the women’s 400m, claiming victory at the Paris Diamond League with a season-best and meeting record of 48.81 seconds.
Running from lane five, Paulino kept her composure as American Lynna Irby-Jackson set a blistering pace from lane eight. She then surged past Bahrain’s Salwa Eid Naser on the final bend, using her trademark late kick to cross the line first in one of the fastest times this season
Bahrain’s Salwa Eid Naser, the Grand Slam Track champion, pushed Paulino all the way but had to settle for second place in 48.85 seconds. Chile’s Martina Weil made history for her country by clocking a National Record of 49.83 seconds to finish third. NCAA indoor champion Isabella Whittaker placed sixth with 50.18.
Full Results
- Marileidy Paulino (DOM) – 48.81 MR, SB
- Salwa Eid Naser (BRN) – 48.85
- Martina Weil (CHI) – 49.83 NR
- Lynna Irby-Jackson (USA) – 49.87 SB
- Amber Anning (GBR) – 49.96 SB
- Isabella Whittaker (USA) – 50.18
- Lieke Klaver (NED) – 50.26 SB
- Amandine Brossier (FRA) – 52.10
The 28-year-old Paulino remains unbeaten in 2025, having earlier secured victories in Miami (49.21) and Philadelphia (49.12). Her latest triumph in Paris marks her third win at the meeting following previous successes in 2021 and 2023.
With three consecutive Diamond League titles and a world championship gold from Budapest 2023 already in her glittering collection, Paulino now turns her attention to defending her global crown at the World Athletics Championships in September.