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Julia Paternain Wins Uruguay's First Marathon Medal in Tokyo

9/14/2025

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Julia Paternain secured Uruguay's first world championship medal, finishing third in the women's marathon in Tokyo on September 14, 2025.
Initially confused, she asked an official for her placement, believing she was in the top eight.
Ranked 288th globally, she completed the marathon in 2:27:23, advancing from 12th place at the halfway mark.
Born in Mexico to Uruguayan parents, she was raised in Britain and studied at the University of Arkansas.
Paternain expressed pride in representing Uruguay, highlighting the country's importance despite its small size.

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Julia Paternain secured Uruguay's first world championship medal, finishing third in the women's marathon in Tokyo on September 14, 2025.
Initially confused, she asked an official for her placement, believing she was in the top eight.
Ranked 288th globally, she completed the marathon in 2:27:23, advancing from 12th place at the halfway mark.
Born in Mexico to Uruguayan parents, she was raised in Britain and studied at the University of Arkansas.
Paternain expressed pride in representing Uruguay, highlighting the country's importance despite its small size.