Julia Paternain
Julia Paternain is a talented long-distance runner born in Mexico to Uruguayan parents and currently residing in the United States. At 25 years old, she made headlines by choosing to represent Uruguay in international athletics, having previously competed for Great Britain. In her debut as a Uruguayan athlete, Paternain set a remarkable benchmark by breaking national records in the 5K, 10K, 20K, and half marathon distances. Her exceptional performance continued into 2025, where she further established herself in the sport by achieving a new national marathon record. Paternain's journey reflects her dedication and passion for athletics, as well as her connection to her Uruguayan heritage.
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Julia Paternain is an athlete who made history by winning a medal at the World Athletics Championships.
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Uruguay· 2025-12-20
Julia Paternain won a bronze medal in the marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
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Julia Paternain achieved a bronze medal in the marathon at the World Championships in Tokyo.
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Julia Paternain became one of the sensations of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo by winning a historic bronze medal in the marathon for Uruguay.
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Julia Paternain won a bronze medal in the marathon at the World Athletics Championships.
de vuelta en casa, contó cómo se recupera mientras celebra con amigos y familia y explicó qué le pasó en los metros finalesUruguay· 2025-09-24Julia Paternain received a surprise welcome at the airport upon returning to the United States.
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Julia Paternain won a bronze medal and is focused on improving her running times.
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Julia Paternain is a Uruguayan athlete who won a bronze medal in the marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025.
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Julia Paternain opted to represent Uruguay in marathon competitions after changing her nationality from British to Uruguayan.
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Julia Paternain won a bronze medal in the marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
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Julia Paternain, born to Uruguayan parents in Mexico, currently runs for the University of Arkansas in the United States.
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Julia Paternain won a bronze medal in the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
así vieron el bronce de la uruguaya Julia Paternain en El Chiringuito, el reconocido programa de TV de España; mirá el videoUruguay· 2025-09-16Julia Paternain was a medalist in the women's marathon at the World Championships.
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Argentina· 2025-09-16
Julia Paternain won a historic bronze medal for Uruguay in the marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
ganó una medalla inédita para Uruguay en el Mundial de atletismo en TokioArgentina· 2025-09-15
Julia Paternain won a historic bronze medal in the Women's Marathon at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo.
el primer posteo de la uruguaya Julia Paternain después de su histórica medalla de bronce en el Mundial de atletismoUruguay· 2025-09-15Julia Paternain won Uruguay's first world championship medal by finishing third in the women’s marathon.
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Taiwan· 2025-09-15
Julia Paternain won a bronze medal in the women's marathon final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025.
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Julia Paternain bagged the bronze medal in the marathon.
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Kenya· 2025-09-14
Julia Paternain didn’t even realise it when she crossed the finish line in third.
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Pakistan· 2025-09-14
Julia Paternain won a bronze medal in the marathon at the World Athletics Championships.
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Julia Paternain obtained the bronze in the women's marathon final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025.
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Julia Paternain won the bronze medal, marking a historic achievement for Uruguay.
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Portugal· 2025-09-14
Julia Paternain surprised the organization of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025 by finishing in third place.
la llegada de Julia Paternain en el tercer lugar, tomó por sorpresa a la organización del Mundial de atletismo de Tokio 2025, que no tenía preparada la bandera uruguayaUruguay· 2025-09-14Julia Paternain competes for the University of Arkansas in the United States and recently changed her nationality to Uruguay, breaking four national records in her first competition.
de padres uruguayos, creció en Inglaterra, corre en Estados Unidos y asombró al mundo; mirá las fotos de su vidaUruguay· 2025-09-14Julia Paternain completed the podium at the Tokyo World Championships.
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Morocco· 2025-09-14
Julia Paternain rounded out the podium in the women's marathon with a time of 2:27:23.
Kenya's Jepchirchir outsprints Assefa for world marathon goldKenya· 2025-09-14
Julia Paternain won the bronze medal in the women's marathon, marking Uruguay's first World Championship medal.
Outstanding Fionnuala McCormack finishes ninth in World Championships marathon in Tokyo – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-14
Julia Paternain ran excellently to secure the bronze medal in the marathon.
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Finland· 2025-09-14
Julía Paternain won the bronze medal, marking the first world medal for Uruguay.
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Croatia· 2025-09-14Julia Paternain won a bronze medal in the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
por primera vez, una atleta, Julia Paternain, ganó una medalla en un Mundial de atletismo; mirá el videoUruguay· 2025-09-14