Dominican sprinter Marileidy Paulino will participate in a new championship after competing in the Diamond League final in Brussels. Leader of the world ranking, she has won all the events of the season and recorded several performances under 49 seconds. The Ultimate Championship will take place in Budapest, where Paulino won her first world title, and will showcase elite athletes without the usual preliminary rounds.
Marileidy Paulino, star of the 400 meters, prepares for a new elite challenge
This article was updated at 20:00.