Osleidys Menéndez
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| Olympic medal record | |||
| Women's Athletics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | Sydney 2000 | Javelin Throw | |
| Gold | Athens 2004 | Javelin Throw | |
Osleidys Menéndez (born November 14, 1979 in Martí) is a Cuban athlete competing in the javelin throw. She is the current Olympic and World champion, as well as holding the world record. She has been described as the female "Jan Železný" of her times.
[edit] Achievements
- 2005 World Championships in Athletics - gold medal (world record 71.70 m)
- 2004 Olympic Games - gold medal
- 2nd World Athletics Final - first place
- 2003 World Championships in Athletics - fifth place
- 2001 World Championships in Athletics - gold medal
- 2000 Olympic Games - bronze medal
- 1999 World Championships in Athletics - fourth place
[edit] External links
- IAAF profile for Osleidys Menéndez
| Olympic champions in women's javelin throw |
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| 1932: Babe Didrikson | 1936: Tilly Fleischer | 1948: Herma Bauma | 1952: Dana Zátopková | 1956: Inese Jaunzeme | 1960: Elvīra Ozoliņa | 1964: Mihaela Peneş | 1968: Angéla Németh | 1972: Ruth Fuchs | 1976: Ruth Fuchs | 1980: María Colón | 1984: Tessa Sanderson | 1988: Petra Felke | 1992: Silke Renk | 1996: Heli Rantanen | 2000: Trine Hattestad | 2004: Osleidys Menéndez |
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