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The 42
3 days ago
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- The 42
Ireland's Sharlene Mawdsley produces season's best performance in US
IRISH ATHLETE Sharlene Mawdsley produced a season's best performance in the 400m event at the Grand Slam Track in Philadelphia today. The 26-year-old finished fifth out of eight athletes with a time of 51.12. Advertisement The race was won by Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallist Marileidy Paulino from the Dominican Republic in a time of 49.12. Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser, a former world champion, had seemingly finished second but was ultimately disqualified for a lane impediment. Nickisha Pryce of Jamaica (50.04) consequently moved up to the runners-up spot, while American pair Isabella Whittaker (50.16) and Alexis Holmes (51.02) also finished ahead of the Tipperary native. Mawdsley returns to action tomorrow, as she competes in the 200m at 9.43pm Irish time. Andrew Coscoran also features on Sunday — the 3000m event starts at 9:27pm Irish time. 🏃♀️ Démonstration de Marileidy Paulino 🇩🇴, la championne olympique du 400m fait la différence sur la dernière ligne droite pour s'imposer en 49.12 SB devant Salwa Eid Naser 🇧🇭 49.47 et Nickisha Pryce 🇯🇲 50.04 SB.#Athlétisme #GSTPhilly — (@NelsonCarterJr) May 31, 2025 You can view the results of tonight's events in full here.
Daily Tribune
03-05-2025
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- Daily Tribune
Salwa Eid Naser Races for Bahrain's Sprint Crown at Grand Slam Track Miami
After a world-class 400m on Friday, the Olympic silver medalist returns to the track today in the 200m showdown Bahraini sprint sensation Salwa Eid Naser is back under the spotlight today in Florida, carrying the nation's hopes in the second stop of the Grand Slam Track 2025—a new global league founded by Olympic icon Michael Johnson. The three-day event at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar is an important chapter in the international sprint calendar, and Naser is firmly in the mix for long sprints dominance. Flying the Flag on a Grand Stage The 26-year-old Bahraini, already a legend in her own right, lined up on Friday, May 2, in her signature event—the women's 400m. Racing against an elite field, Naser delivered an impressive performance to take second place with a time of 49.33 seconds, just behind reigning Olympic and world champion Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic, who won in 49.21s. Naser's performance stood out as one of the fastest times recorded worldwide in 2025, further cementing her return to top form after securing silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a time of 48.53 seconds. The result is also a major boost to her campaign in the long sprints category, which spans both the 200m and 400m disciplines. Double Duty in the Slam Format Naser returns to the track today for the 200m, scheduled for 11:35PM Bahrain time. While the 400m remains her primary strength, her 200m credentials are not to be underestimated—having clocked 22.99s for fourth place in Kingston earlier this season. Every race counts in this innovative league. Athletes are split into event groups—Naser's being the long sprints—and accumulate leaderboard points based on their finishes. The athlete with the highest cumulative points total across all four Slam events will be crowned champion. In addition to global bragging rights, the Grand Slam Track Champion in each event group earns a $100,000 prize, part of the $12.6 million season purse. Facing the World's Best In both events this weekend, Naser is facing an exceptional field. Friday's 400m featured Paulino, Alexis Holmes (USA), Amber Anning (GBR), Nickisha Pryce and Stacey Ann Williams (Jamaica), and Americans Isabella Whittaker and Kendall Ellis—all of whom are among the world's top-ranked sprinters. Many will return in today's 200m, creating another exciting head-to-head clash. With the Grand Slam's demanding format—two high-stakes races in three days—recovery, resilience, and consistency are key. It's a challenge tailor-made for an athlete like Naser, whose career has been defined by greatness. A Story of Tenacity Naser's journey back to the summit has been anything but straightforward. After becoming world champion in 2019 with the third-fastest 400m time in history (48.14s), she faced a two-year suspension (2019–2021) for whereabouts violations. But she returned stronger than ever, taking Olympic silver in Paris and now pursuing the Grand Slam crown with renewed fire. Naser is the only Bahraini athlete competing in Miami, but her presence alone ensures that Bahrain's flag flies proudly on the world stage. Her performances this weekend will play a crucial role in shaping the overall standings before the next Grand Slam stops in Philadelphia (May 30–June 1) and Los Angeles (June 27–29). As the Grand Slam Track Miami 2025 reaches its finale, all eyes turn to Salwa Eid Naser—Bahrain's sprint queen, racing not just for personal glory, but for national pride and a place atop the leaderboard.
NBC Sports
03-05-2025
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- NBC Sports
Paulino powers way to 400m win at Grand Slam Miami
Reigning Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino dug deep for a final burst down the stretch to move past Salwa Eid Naser and secure a win in the women's 400m at Grand Slam Miami.
Daily Tribune
08-04-2025
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- Daily Tribune
Naser blazes to 400m victory
Bahrain's Salwa Eid Naser lit up the National Stadium on Saturday night with a blistering victory in the women's 400 metres, clocking a world-leading 48.67 seconds at the Grand Slam Track meet. The 26-yearold, who famously won gold at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha with a staggering 48.14 — the third-fastest time ever — once again showed she remains one of the sport's most electrifying talents. Her winning performance on day two of the meet saw her edge out American Gabrielle Thomas, who ran a personal best 49.14 to take second place, while Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic settled for third in 49.35. Dominant From the Start Naser seized control of the race early, surging ahead after the opening 150 metres and never looking back. Her performance set a new stadium record and marked the fastest 400m ever recorded on Jamaican soil by a female athlete. In a long-awaited breakthrough, Naser also managed to defeat her training partner Paulino for the first time in ten encounters — a moment she savoured. 'I am extremely proud of my achievement, and I feel very good,' said Naser following her emphatic win. 'This is my third-fastest ever and the best in only my second race of the season.' Building Towards World Glory Just a week earlier, Naser had opened her 2025 campaign in Bayaguana, Dominican Republic, with a strong 48.94 performance in the 400m, along with a swift 22.45 in the 200m. Saturday's result has now firmly installed her as a front-runner for the Tokyo World Championships later this year. 'My body felt good, and I think I am approaching the same shape I was in when I ran that fast time in Doha,' she said. 'Going forward, I just want to stay healthy. Once I do that, I think I can go sub-48 seconds — but I'm not putting any pressure on myself.' Lasting Impression Naser, who was born in Nigeria but competes for Bahrain, also expressed her delight at racing in Jamaica for the first time. 'I feel very comfortable competing here in Jamaica, as the people here are like me, and the atmosphere was lovely,' said the silver medallist from last year's Olympic Games in Paris. With five months to go before the World Championships, Salwa Eid Naser has sent a powerful mes-sage to her rivals: she is back, in peak form, and ready to chase history once again.
NBC Sports
06-04-2025
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- NBC Sports
Naser speeds to 400m win, Thomas wins title
Olympic silver medalist Salwa Eid Naser of Bahrain won the 400m in 48.67 seconds, with American Gabby Thomas enacting a late charge to finish runner-up in Jamaica.
