Leryn Franco

Leryn Franco

Leryn Franco is a javelin thrower from Paraguay who finances her Olympic dream with a legitimate modeling career. Find more pictures, videos and articles about Leryn Franco here.

 
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Here is my tribute to the four sexiest female athletes in the world: Anna Kornikova, Simona Halep, Leryn Franco and Allison Stokke. Until these four women came around I have to admit I didn’t find female athletes particularly sexy but these incredible looking, beautiful, sexy female athletes changed my mind. This page is my tribute to them, listed in first name alphabetical order. Oh before I go on, If you want to keep seeing more of these features, if you need to buy a gift or present for yourself and want to buy it at discount, please check out our large Discount Gift Store ... Read Full Story
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According to Serbian Kurir magazine and some other international press, Novak Djokovic did win a trophy in Beijing...and that's the hottest female athlete, Paraguayan javelin thrower Leryn Franco! The beautiful Leryn was spotted attending all Novak's matches, and she was even seen as sitting with Serbian delegation during his matches! The 26-year old Franco is competing in her second Olympics, thanks to a burgeoning modeling career that gave her the financial support to continue competing in javelin competitions. Leryn Franco finished 42nd overall at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Two years later, she was in 2006 the runner-up in the Miss Paraguay competition and the ... Read Full Story
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We've introduced you to Paraguayan javelin thrower / model Leryn Franco back in October , but she's currently making waves for being Yahoo's second most-searched athlete, right behind Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps. That's probably more because of her supplemental occupation and a bathing suit and underwear model than because of her athletic ability. Leryn only placed 51st in javelin throwing. Which is better than we did, but still. Discover the reason so many brand new sports enthusiasts are suddenly so very interested in Leryn, after the jump: Yup. Its always all about the booty. And here we were thinking we were the ... Read Full Story
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Lerynita! Que paso! Sad news in the sports world today as Paraguay's Leryn Franco--the lovely Olympian we fell in love with after we discovered Bia and Branca Feres --skewered her chances of competing for another day when she fell really short of the leaderboard. Leryn Franco finished second to last, leaving her out of the Olympics for the duration of the games, but providing her plenty of time to create another calendar . Please! You know, she can do a mid-2008 to 2009, 18 month calendar and sell that sucker for $5 at any participating Barnes 'N' Noble . Now that would be some ... Read Full Story
Written by tuper on
Speaking of the Olympics, could there be people out there who are not sports fans themselves? Be it a street basketball tournament, an inter-school athletic meet, or a nationwide sports competition, there is something about sports and the athletes that somehow catch our attention. Not a few things have been said about sports and how they are able to touch lives, how many of life’s values are reflected when an athlete tries to do well and excel in his sport, even if the athlete falls short of a medal or the cash prize. For some, sports simply make witness of them to the thrill ... Read Full Story
Modeling is a way for me to continue with my sport, the hours are flexible, and you can earn good money through photographic modeling and the catwalk,” Leryn Franco said of her modeling career.  Franco is an Olympic javelin thrower.
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Paraguay According to Agustin Barrios features eight pieces performed by the internationally recognized guitarist and Paraguayan-born Berta Rojas. The performances are presented alongside biographical descriptions of significant moments in the life and career of Agustin Barrios (1885-1944). The pieces chosen for the film represent the diversity of this guitarist and prolific composer, who penned over 300 compositions during his lifetime, many...  
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There is speculation that a new bullet train could be built linking the Paraguayan capital city of Asunción with the Brazilian city of Paranaguá and which uses the energy from the Itaipú dam. Carlos Rodríguez of Rescatar [es] thinks that it could be beneficial for the region.  
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BUENOS AIRES, June 29 - Cerro Porteno must wait another week to try to clinch the Paraguayan Apertura title after going down 3-0 at home to closest rivals Libertad. Universidad de Chile reached the Chilean Apertura final with a 3-2 aggregate victory ...  
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(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The revelation that Paraguayan president Fernando Lugo fathered a child while he was still serving as a Roman Catholic Priest has clearly had a negative effect on his public image, according to a poll by First Análisis ...  
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Diario GranmaCuba, Paraguay Deepen LinksRadio Cadena Agramonet, CubaHe voiced his satisfaction with cooperation in health and education Cuba has been giving to Paraguay. During his stay in Havana Lugo met with his Cuban peer Raul Castro. Both leaders recognized the good bilateral relations and ratified their wish to ...Raúl receives Paraguayan President Granma InternationalRaul Castro Officially Welcomes Paraguay´s Fernando Lugo Cuba...  
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My only previous interaction with Novak Djokovic was when Olympic hottie Leryn Franco was spotted ca  
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Phelps heads list of top Olympian searches in 2008 … online searches yesterday (December 1st), revealing that Phelps came out on top in the Olympian category, followed by Leryn Franco and Serena Williams. … (Press Release) Every Friday Sports Pick of Importance Look Ahead Angle that is +146...  
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Leryn Franco Leryn Franco is a very fine paraguayan javelin thrower. She has participated in two olympic games and in the Miss Universe Bikini Pageant. She is very talented and she definetly makes the list. Leryn Franco Leryn Franco Leryn Franco http://sports.popcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2008...  
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No tiene talento pero es muy buenamoza La atleta paraguaya Leryn Franco tuvo un pésimo desempeño en el lanzamiento de la jabalina, en los pasados Juegos Olímpicos de Beijing. Según ABC Color acaba de firmar un contrato con Nike para ser rostro de la campaña de publicitaria de la firma de ropa...  
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Leryn Franco (born 1 March 1982 in Asunción) is a Paraguayan model and athlete who specializes in the javelin throw. Her personal best throw is 5.38 metres, achieved in May 2007 in Fortaleza.








2004 Summer Olympics - Athens

Franco competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics for Paraguay where she was 21st in Group A and finished 42nd overall.

 

2008 Summer Olympics - Beijing

Franco again competed for Paragay at the 2008 Peking Olimpycs and finished 51st overall. Had she done her personal best (55.38 m = 181' 8 3/8") she would have placed.


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