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Leryn Franco

PARWomen

Birth dateMar 1, 1982

BirthplaceAsunción, Paraguay

Height1.74 m

Weight54 kg

Leryn Dahiana Franco Steneri (born 1 March 1982 in Asunción) is a Paraguayan model, actress and former athlete who currently works for the athletics department of Club Sol de América.

Franco participated at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics competing in the javelin throw. On 8 June 2012, Franco achieved a personal best throw of 57.77 m in Barquisimeto, Venezuela at the 2012 Ibero-American Championships in Athletics.

Her achievement also became the new national record, having surpassed the previous record of 55.66 m, which Franco threw at the 2011 South American Championships in Athletics. In 2013, she was cast in Irish film Eliza Lynch: Queen of Paraguay, portraying the role of the younger Eliza Lynch.

Key facts

Javelin Throw

57.77

#379 all-time

2017 season best

47.09

Oct 8, 2017 · Asunción (PAR)

2017 season best

Record

National record · Javelin Throw 57.77

National record

Age

44 years old

As of Oct 3, 2026: Javelin Throw 57.77 (#379 all-time), 2017 season best 47.09 (Oct 8, 2017, Asunción (PAR)) · National record (Javelin Throw) · 44 years old

Personal bests

57.77

#379 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2017	JT	47.09	-	Oct 8, 2017	↓	Asunción (PAR)
2014	JT	52.86	-	Mar 14, 2014	↓	Santiago de Chile (CHI)
2013	JT	55.68	-	May 12, 2013	↓	São Paulo (BRA)
2012	JT	57.77	-	Jun 8, 2012	↓	Barquisimeto (VEN)
2011	JT	56.17	-	Jul 29, 2011	↓	Barquisimeto (VEN)
2010	JT	52.69	-	May 2, 2010	↓	Mar del Plata (ARG)
2009	JT	52.14	-	Jun 1, 2009	↓	Chania (GRE)
2008	JT	52.70	-	Jul 9, 2008	↓	Nuoro (ITA)
2007	JT	55.38	-	May 16, 2007	↓	Fortaleza (BRA)
2006	JT	49.71	-	Oct 27, 2006	↓	La Victoria (PAR)
2005	JT	49.97	-	Apr 30, 2005	↓	Asunción (PAR)
2004	JT	54.68	-	Jun 12, 2004	↓	Bogotá (COL)
2003	JT	53.09	-	Jun 13, 2003	↓	São Paulo (BRA)
2002	JT	51.90	-	Oct 20, 2002	↓	São Paulo (BRA)
2001	JT	47.28	-	Oct 19, 2001	↓	Santa Fé (ARG)
1999	JT	43.56	-	Jul 16, 1999	↓	Bydgoszcz IAAF World Youth Championships

2017

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	47.09	-	Oct 8	Asunción

2014

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	45.95	-	Oct 25	Asunción
JT	52.86	-	Mar 14	Santiago de Chile South American Games, Santiago de Chile
JT	49.20	-	Mar 1	Asunción
JT	51.29	-	Feb 6	Asunción
JT	50.43	-	Feb 1	Asunción
JT	50.83	-	Jan 29	Asunción

2013

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	50.51	-	Oct 5	Asunción Torneo de la Victoria, Asunción
JT	54.79	-	Jul 6	Cartagena South American Championships, Cartagena de Indias
JT	53.98	-	Jun 15	Asunción Torneo Abierto, Asunción
JT	54.89	-	Jun 8	Sao Paulo Brazilian Championships, São Paulo
JT	51.56	-	Jun 7	Sao Paulo Brazilian Championships, São Paulo
JT	55.68	-	May 12	Sao Paulo Campeonato FPA, São Paulo
JT	49.29	-	Apr 20	Asunción Torneo William Rivalora, Asunción
JT	52.65	-	Apr 6	Santiago de Chile Grand Prix Sudamericano, Santiago de Chile
JT	53.97	-	Mar 23	Asunción Torneo Apertura, Asunción
JT	50.10	-	Feb 23	Asunción Torneo Criollo, Asunción

2012

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	51.45	-	Aug 7	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
JT	51.45	-	Aug 6	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
JT	52.77	-	Jun 30	Sao Paulo Brazilian Championships, São Paulo
JT	57.77	-	Jun 8	Barquisimeto Ibero-American Championships, Barquisimeto
JT	54.37	-	May 20	Rio de Janeiro Grande Premio Brasil Caixa de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro
JT	51.83	-	May 16	Sao Paulo GP Internacional CAIXA, São Paulo
JT	50.66	-	May 3	Buenos Aires Hugo La Nasa, Buenos Aires
JT	52.13	-	Apr 28	Medellín Grand Prix Ximena Restrepo, Medellín - National Events
JT	54.25	-	Apr 21	Asunción Torneo William Rivarola, Asunción
JT	52.21	-	Apr 15	San Carlos Torneo Darwin Piñeyrúa, San Carlos
JT	55.48	-	Mar 31	Asunción
JT	50.73	-	Mar 17	Asunción

2011

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	48.70	-	Oct 27	Guadalajara Pan American Games, Guadalajara
JT	49.60	-	Oct 1	Sao Paulo Torneio FPA, São Paulo
JT	56.17	-	Jul 29	Barquisimeto Alba Games, Barquisimeto
JT	55.66	-	Jun 5	South American Championships, Buenos Aires
JT	49.63	-	May 4	Buenos Aires Torneio Hugo Mario La Nasa, Buenos Aires
JT	49.78	-	Apr 16	Asunción Grand Prix William Rivarola, Asunción
JT	52.05	-	Mar 26	Asunción Torneo Abierto, Asunción

2010

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	50.09	-	May 6	Buenos Aires Grand Prix Sudamericano, Buenos Aires - National Events
JT	49.96	-	May 4	Mar del Plata GP Santa Fe de La Vera Cruz, Mar del Plata - National Events
JT	52.69	-	May 2	Mar del Plata Torneo Justo Roman, Mar del Plata - National Events
JT	50.98	-	Apr 24	Argentinian Championships, Buenos Aires
JT	50.90	-	Apr 11	Montevideo Torneo Darwin Piñeyrúa, Montevideo

2009

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	48.26	-	Aug 9	Tarvisio Meeting Senza Confini, Tarvisio
JT	48.26	-	Jul 7	Beograd Universiade, Beograd
JT	48.59	-	Jul 5	Alcamo Italian Club Championships, Alcamo
JT	50.60	-	Jun 10	Huelva Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo, Huelva
JT	52.14	-	Jun 1	Chania Venizelia, Chania
JT	50.56	-	May 16	Catania Italian Club Championships, Catania

2008

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
JT	45.34	-	Aug 19	The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
JT	47.61	-	Jul 12	Pergine Valsugana Meeting Internazionale, Pergine Valsugana
JT	52.70	-	Jul 9	Nuoro Memorial Paolo Delogu, Nuoro

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Leryn Franco's Javelin Throw personal best?

Leryn Franco's Javelin Throw personal best is 57.77, set on Jun 8, 2012 in Barquisimeto (VEN), #379 on the all-time list.

Which events does Leryn Franco compete in?

Leryn Franco competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Leryn Franco perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 47.09, set on Oct 8, 2017 in Asunción (PAR).