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Bahrain’s Olympic athlete Salwa Eid won the silver medal on Friday in the women’s 400 meters race with a time of 48.53 minutes at the Paris Games.

Eid’s win marked the second Bahraini medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

After her win, Eid said winning the olympic medal was a “dream come true.” She added” [It is] a testament to years of dedication and strong belief in myself. This medal is not just mine; it belongs to Bahrain, my country that has embraced and supported me throughout my journey.”

Eid extended her gratitude to Bahrain and the Gulf country’s Olympic Committee and the athletic association for “their tireless efforts in nurturing talent and providing us with the resources to excel on the world stage.”

“I hope that my journey serves as an inspiration to young athletes in Bahrain and beyond. With hard work, dedication, and the unwavering support of your community, anything is possible. This is not just a medal; it’s a symbol of hope, a testament to the power of dreams, and a reminder that we can all achieve greatness when we dare to believe,” Eid said. 

The female athlete said that the silver medal was as much hers as Bahrain’s. 

In the same race, Dominican Republic’s Marileidy Paulino came first, marking the first time in history a woman from the country has won an Olympic gold medal.

She raced to victory in 48.17 seconds in front of a near-capacity Stade de France crowd.