Leryn Franco

On 3 September 2002, she broke her own javelin throw record reaching 51 metres in an international tournament contested in São Caetano, Brasil. ==Modeling and beauty pageants==

Franco appeared in the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She has competed in several beauty pageants. 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. ==Personal life==

Franco's parents were born in Uruguay and she is a fan of Olimpia in Paraguay and Peñarol in Uruguay. Franco played football before pursuing javelin. She is also a graduate in Business Administration. ==Acting career==

In 2013, Franco was cast for the role of Younger Eliza Lynch in the film which was filmed in Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, France, England and Ireland. Film Ireland described how Franco "beautifully captures the spirit of a young Eliza Lynch". Film ==Personal bests==

• Javelin throw: 57.77 m NR – Barquisimeto, 8 June 2012 ==Competition record==

International competitions National championships ==Seasonal bests==

IAAF Profile • 1999 - 43.56 • 2000 - 46.50 • 2001 - 47.28 • 2002 - 51.81 • 2003 - 53.09 • 2004 - 54.68 • 2005 - 49.78 • 2007 - 55.38 • 2008 - 53.34 • 2010 - 50.98 • 2011 - 55.66 • 2012 - 57.77 (NR) • 2013 - 55.68 • 2014 - 52.86 ==References==