World Athletics Budapest 2026: Marileidy Paulino (DOM) wins Women's 400m final (September 13, 2026, confirmed by World Athletics by September 14, 2026)
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Published on 12. September 2026
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Predicted for 13. September 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Marileidy Paulino (Dominican Republic) is the reigning Olympic champion (Paris 2024, 48.83s) and is considered the clear favorite in the Women's 400m final on September 13 in Budapest. Bookmaker odds imply ~78% win probability. NBC Sports already reported her victory in 49.07s ahead of Henriette Jaeger (DEN, 49.28s) and Nickisha Pryce (JAM). The eight-athlete elite field at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship is rated well below Paulino's current form.
Data basis for this prediction
- NBC Sports / WorldAthletics.org: Paulino gewinnt 400m-Finale der Frauen in Budapest, 49,07 s (13.09.2026)
- World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 2026: Final Entry List – Paulino Top-Seed (worldathletics.org, 11.09.2026)
- Olympiasiegerin Paris 2024 (49,17 s); dreifache Weltmeisterin 2021/2022/2024 (iaaf.org)
- Buchmacherquoten implizieren ~78% Siegerwahrscheinlichkeit für Paulino (aggregiert, Stand 12.09.2026)
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Marileidy Paulino (DOM) gewann das 400-m-Finale der Frauen in 49,07 s. Bestätigt durch NBC Sports, World Athletics und AthleticsLab.io.
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