Yisneidy Alcántara to portray Marileidy Paulino in film

Yisneidy Alcántara, an athlete from Azua, is set to portray Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino in a film. Alcántara describes her journey from playing softball at age 11 to discovering athletics almost by accident.

Initially hesitant to pursue track and field, Alcántara was encouraged by her mother to commit to a sport to ensure future opportunities. As she progressed in her athletic training, she became a dedicated admirer of Paulino, researching the champion's life, family, and career trajectory.