Mariana Lengyel
- Born
- Apr 14, 1953 (73 years old)
- Events
- Discus Throw · Shot Put
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.
Personal best · Discus Throw69.08
1990 season best55.60Jul 18, 1990 · Bologna
Personal best · Shot Put19.00
As of Nov 6, 2026: Discus Throw 69.08, Shot Put 19.00 (#197 all-time), 1990 season best 55.60 (Jul 18, 1990, Bologna (ITA)) · 73 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | – |
| 1985 | SP Indoor | 18.22 | – | Feb 16, 1985 | Bucureşti (ROU) (i) |