Marileidy Paulino
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About
Olympic sprinter who primarily competes in the women's 400 m, 4×100m relay, and 4×400m mixed events. She has also competed at the World Athletics Championships, Ibero-American Championships, World Relay Championships, and the World Military Games. She has also served as a corporal in the Dominican Air Force.
Before Fame
As a teenager, she competed in the Dominican Republic Youth Games. While at Alirio Paulino High School, she also played volleyball and handball.
Trivia
After winning a silver medal in the women's 400m during the 2020 Olympics, she became the first woman in Dominican Republic history to win a medal in an individual event. She has accumulated over 120,000 followers on Instagram as a result of her Olympic fame.
Family Life
She grew up living in Nizao, Dominican Republic primarily. She is one of six siblings.
Associated With
She is an Adidas-sponsored athlete just like Trae Young and James Rodríguez.
