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Mariana Lengyel

Mariana Lengyel

ROUROUWomen
Birth dateApr 14, 1953
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Mariana Lengyel (née Ionescu; born 14 April 1953) is a Romanian female former track and field athlete who competed in the discus throw. She was a three-time national champion, winning from 1987 to 1989.

She represented her country at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics, finishing in eighth place. She was bronze medallist on home turf in Bucharest at the 1981 Summer Universiade.

Her personal best 69.08 m (226 ft 7+1⁄2 in) was achieved in 1986 and ranked her fifth globally that year. As of 2018, she ranks in the all-time top 40 for the event.

Key facts
Discus Throw
69.08
Shot Put
19.00
#200 all-time
1990 season best
55.60
Jul 18, 1990 · Bologna (ITA)
1990 season best
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Discus Throw 69.08, Shot Put 19.00 (#200 all-time), 1990 season best 55.60 (Jul 18, 1990, Bologna (ITA)) · 73 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1990
DT
55.60-Jul 18, 1990
↑
Bologna (ITA)
1989
DT
62.06-Feb 18, 1989
↑
Bucureşti (ROU)
1988
DT
67.62-Feb 20, 1988
↑
Hamilton (NZL)
1987
SP
19.00-Jul 19, 1987
↓
Brasov (ROU)
1987
DT
67.72-Jul 26, 1987
↑
Poiana Brasov (ROU)
1986
DT
69.08-Apr 19, 1986
↑
Constanta (ROU)
1985
SP
18.22-Feb 16, 1985
↓
Bucureşti (ROU) (i)
1985
DT
66.34-Jun 11, 1985
↑
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1982
DT
63.94-Jun 13, 1982
↑
Debrecen (HUN)

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
55.60-Jul 18Bologna Golden Gala, Bologna

1989

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
62.00-Sep 17Bucuresti, Bucureşti
DT
60.50-Jun 25Pitesti
DT
60.66-Feb 25Bucuresti, Bucureşti
DT
62.06-Feb 18Bucuresti, Bucureşti

1988

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
66.50-Aug 28Bucuresti, Bucureşti
DT
63.82-Aug 13Pitesti
DT
64.18-Jun 26Sofia
DT
64.46-Jun 18Bucuresti, Bucureşti
DT
66.46-Jun 7-
DT
66.46-Jun 7Paris-St-Denis
DT
61.78-Feb 27Auckland
DT
67.62-Feb 20Hamilton

1987

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
65.30-Sep 26-
DT
62.30-Aug 31IAAF World Championships
DT
59.72-Aug 30IAAF World Championships
DT
59.72-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
DT
62.30-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
DT
63.40-Aug 8Pitesti NC, Pitesti
DT
67.72-Jul 26Poiana Brasov
SP
19.00-Jul 19Brasov
DT
67.28-Jul 18Brasov
DT
63.70-Jun 17Bialystok, Białystok
DT
61.03-Jun 16Łódż, Łódź
DT
65.58-Jun 13Bucuresti, Bucureşti
DT
67.14-Jun 11Paris-St-Denis
DT
66.20-May 31Sofia
DT
67.16-May 24-
DT
67.16-May 23Bucuresti, Bucureşti
DT
66.98-May 9-

1986

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.14-Aug 11Budapest
DT
67.36-Jul 27-
DT
66.00-Jul 19-
DT
66.32-Jun 29-
DT
65.12-Jun 14-
DT
67.62-Jun 1-
DT
69.08-Apr 19Constanta

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
66.34-Jun 11-
SP
18.22-Feb 16Bucuresti, Bucureşti (i)

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
63.94-Jun 13Debrecen

Honours

8

IAAF World Championships

Discus Throw

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mariana Lengyel's Discus Throw personal best?

Mariana Lengyel's Discus Throw personal best is 69.08, set on Apr 19, 1986 in Constanta (ROU).

Which events does Mariana Lengyel compete in?

Mariana Lengyel competes in the Discus Throw and Shot Put.

How did Mariana Lengyel perform in 1990?

1990 season best: 55.60, set on Jul 18, 1990 in Bologna (ITA).