Leryn Franco

Leryn Dahiana Franco Steneri (born 1 March 1982 in Asunción) is a Paraguayan model and athlete.
She specializes in the javelin throw and became an Internet sensation during the 2008 Beijing Olympics .
Her personal best throw is 57.77 metres, achieved in June 2012 in Barquisimeto.

Franco appeared in the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue .
In 2006 she was runner-up Miss Universo Paraguay 2006.
She participated in the Miss Bikini of the Universe pageant.
Franco has her own calendar, which was photographed in 2007 by Martin Crespo.