Leryn Franco

Leryn Franco    

 Born: March 1, 1982     

Paraguayan    

Athlete / Model    

Height: 5 ft. 8 in. tall   

Measurements: 34 -24 -33    

Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Leryn-Franco/34628470358    

Leryn Dahiana Franco Steneri is a Paraguayan model and athlete. She specializes in the javelin throw and became an internet sensation during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Her personal best throw is 55.38 metres, achieved in May 2007 in Fortaleza. She is perhaps more famous for her beauty than athletic ability, however, and appeared, most notably, in the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.

Raised in the capital of Asunción, she broke the national records for the under 17 year age group in 1998 for both the javelin and triple jump. After winning bronze medals in 1999 and 2000 Franco won the South American Junior Championship javelin title in 2001. Franco was South American under 23 champion in 2004.