Athlos NYC Track Meet: Marileidy Paulino and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn Take Home US$60,000
The inaugural Athlos NYC track meet took place in New York, featuring six events with a total purse of US$240,000. Marileidy Paulino, the Olympic gold medalist from the Dominican Republic, and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, a bronze medalist from Puerto Rico, emerged victorious in their respective events, each taking home a prize of US$60,000.
The Meet
The meet featured a range of events, including the 400 meters and 100-meter hurdles. The top three finishers in each event received significant prizes, with the winners taking home US$60,000, second place earning US$25,000, and third place receiving US$10,000.
400 Meters
Marileidy Paulino, the World and Olympic champion, dominated the 400 meters, crossing the finish line in a time of 49.49 seconds. The USA’s Alexis Holmes finished second in 49.99 seconds, while Salwa Eid Naser of Bahrain clocked 50.44 seconds to take third place.
100-Meter Hurdles
Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, a bronze medalist at the Paris Olympics, won the 100-meter hurdles in 12.36 seconds. Alaysha Johnson of the USA finished second in 12.43 seconds, while Olympic champion Masai Russell placed third in 12.44 seconds. Jamaica’s two-time world champion, Danielle Williams, finished fifth in 12.56 seconds.
Conclusion
The Athlos NYC track meet was a successful inaugural event, featuring some of the world’s top female athletes. Marileidy Paulino and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn took home significant prizes, and the event provided a platform for athletes to compete and showcase their talents.
FAQs
Q: What was the total purse for the Athlos NYC track meet?
A: The total purse was US$240,000.
Q: How much did the winners of each event receive?
A: The winners of each event received US$60,000.
Q: Who were the winners of the 400 meters and 100-meter hurdles?
A: Marileidy Paulino won the 400 meters, and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn won the 100-meter hurdles.