Leryn Franco will set hearts racing at London 2012 Olympics. Raised in Paraguay, Franco broke the national records for the under 17 group in 1998 for both the javelin and triple jump. After winning bronze medals in 1999 and 2000, Franco won the South American Junior Championship javelin title in 2001. Franco was the South American under 23 champion in 2004. Leryn Franco has since been declared number one in “The 100 Hottest Athletes of All Time” by Bleacher Report and has featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. Leryn practice ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games, in Asuncion.
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Leryn Franco lift weights ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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Leryn Franco practices with the javelin ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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Leryn Franco competes in the women’s javelin throw at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
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Leryn Franco competes in the women’s javelin throw at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
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Leryn Franco competes in the women’s javelin throw at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
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Leryn Franco competes in the women’s javelin throw at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
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Leryn Franco competes in the women’s javelin throw at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
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Leryn Franco warms up during a practice ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games, in Asuncion.
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Leryn Franco walks the runway during Fashion Week in Miami, FL.
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Leryn Franco walks the runway during Fashion Week in Miami, FL.
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Leryn Franco walks the runway during Fashion Week in Miami, FL.
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Leryn Franco walks the runway during Fashion Week in Miami, FL.
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Leryn Franco walks the runway during Fashion Week in Miami, FL.
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Franco has since been declared number one in “The 100 Hottest Athletes of All Time” by Bleacher Report and has featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.
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Leryn Franco strikes a sexy pose during a photo shoot.
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Leryn Franco strikes a sexy pose during a photo shoot.
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Leryn Franco wearing pink lingerie, checks herself ina mirror during a photo shoot.
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Leryn Franco poses with a white bikini.
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Leryn Franco poses with a white bikini.
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Leryn Franco wearing flowery panties, checks herself in a mirror during a photo shoot.
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Leryn Franco strikes a sexy pose inside a bathtub.
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Leryn Franco strikes a sexy pose.
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Leryn Franco strikes a sexy pose inside her bedroom.
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Leryn Franco strikes a sexy pose inside a bathtub.
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