Leryn Franco facts for kids
Leryn Franco in 2009
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Leryn Dahiana Franco Steneri |
| Born | 1 March 1982 Asunción, Paraguay |
| Residence | Asunción |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 54 kg (119 lb; 8.5 st) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Paraguay |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Javelin throw |
| Retired | 2014 |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | 2004 Summer Olympics: 42nd 2008 Summer Olympics: 51st 2012 Summer Olympics: 34th |
| Personal best(s) | 57.77 metres |
| Updated on 1 July 2013. | |
Leryn Dahiana Franco Steneri (born 1 March 1982) is a famous person from Paraguay. She is known for being a model and an actress. She was also a talented athlete who competed in the javelin throw.
Leryn Franco took part in the Olympic Games three times. She competed in the javelin throw at the 2004 Summer Olympics, 2008 Summer Olympics, and 2012 Summer Olympics.
In 2012, Leryn achieved her best ever javelin throw. She threw the javelin 57.77 meters in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. This throw also set a new national record for Paraguay. It was better than her previous record of 55.66 meters from 2011.
In 2013, Leryn Franco also started an acting career. She was in an Irish film called Eliza Lynch: Queen of Paraguay. In the movie, she played the role of the younger Eliza Lynch.
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Leryn Franco's Sports Career
Leryn Franco was a very dedicated athlete. She focused on the javelin throw, which is an event where athletes throw a spear-like object as far as they can.
Early Achievements in Javelin
Leryn started breaking records early in her career. In 2002, she set a new personal record by throwing the javelin 51 meters. This happened at an international competition in São Caetano, Brazil.
Olympic Appearances
Leryn Franco represented Paraguay at three Olympic Games.
- At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, she placed 42nd.
- At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, she placed 51st.
- At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, she placed 34th.
Best Javelin Throw
Leryn's personal best throw in the javelin was 57.77 meters. She achieved this on June 8, 2012, in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. This throw is still the national record for Paraguay.
Beyond Sports: Modeling and Acting
Besides her athletic career, Leryn Franco has also been successful in other fields.
Modeling and Beauty Pageants
Leryn Franco is also a well-known model. She appeared in the famous Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011. She has also taken part in several beauty pageants. In 2006, she was the runner-up for Miss Universo Paraguay. She also competed in the Miss Bikini of the Universe pageant. Leryn even had her own calendar, which was photographed in 2007.
Acting Roles
In 2013, Leryn Franco began her acting journey. She played the role of the younger Eliza Lynch in the film Eliza Lynch: Queen of Paraguay. This movie was filmed in several countries, including Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, France, England, and Ireland. People who saw the film said that Leryn did a great job showing the spirit of young Eliza Lynch.
Film Appearances
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |  Eliza Lynch: Queen of Paraguay |
Younger Eliza Lynch |
Leryn Franco's Personal Life
Leryn Franco's parents were born in Uruguay. She is a big fan of two football teams: Olimpia in Paraguay and Peñarol in Uruguay. Before she became a javelin thrower, Leryn actually played football herself! She also studied hard and earned a degree in Business Administration.
Competition Highlights
Leryn Franco competed in many international events throughout her career. Here are some of her notable achievements:
- 1998 South American Youth Championships: Gold medal in Javelin throw (Manaus, Brazil)
- 1999 South American Junior Championships: Bronze medal in Javelin throw (Concepción, Chile)
- 2000 South American Junior Championships: Bronze medal in Javelin throw (São Leopoldo, Brazil)
- 2001 South American Junior Championships: Gold medal in Javelin throw (Santa Fe, Argentina)
- 2001 Pan American Junior Championships: Silver medal in Javelin throw (Santa Fe, Argentina)
- 2004 South American U23 Championships: Gold medal in Javelin throw (Barquisimeto, Venezuela)
- 2007 South American Championships: Bronze medal in Javelin throw (São Paulo, Brazil)
- 2011 South American Championships: Silver medal in Javelin throw (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
- 2011 ALBA Games: Silver medal in Javelin throw (Barquisimeto, Venezuela)
- 2012 Ibero-American Championships: Silver medal in Javelin throw (Barquisimeto, Venezuela)
She also won national championships in Paraguay:
- 2013 Paraguayan Athletics Championships: Gold medal in Javelin throw (Asunción, Paraguay)
- 2014 Paraguayan Athletics Championships: Gold medal in Javelin throw (Asunción, Paraguay)
See also
In Spanish: Leryn Franco para niños
