Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Sada splits Olympic medallists to finish second in Paris

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It is another podium finish for Barbadian quartermiler Sada Williams on the Wanda Diamond League Circuit.

Williams was second in 50.30 seconds at the Paris meet on Saturday, splitting Tokyo silver and bronze medallists Marileidy Paulino and Allyson Felix.

Paulino of the Dominican Republic, who won in Lausanne, Switzerland on Thursday, again stood at the top of the podium with a time of 50.12 and American Felix was third in 50.47 seconds.

Williams also finished second on Thursday behind Paulino in 50.77 seconds. (SAT)

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