Mariana Lengyel

Mariana Lengyel (née Ionescu; born 14 April 1953) is a Romanian female former track and field athlete who competed in the discus throw. She was a three-time national champion, winning from 1987 to 1989.[1] She represented her country at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics, finishing in eighth place.[2]

She was bronze medallist on home turf in Bucharest at the 1981 Summer Universiade.[3] Her personal best 69.08 m (226 ft 7​1⁄2 in) was achieved in 1986 and ranked her fifth globally that year.[4] As of 2018, she ranks in the all-time top 40 for the event.[5]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
1981 Universiade Bucharest, Romania 3rd Discus throw 61.84 m
1987 World Championships Rome, Italy 8th Discus throw 62.30 m

National titles

  • Romanian Athletics Championships
    • Discus throw: 1987, 1988, 1989

References

  1. ↑ Romanian Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
  2. ↑ Mariana Lengyel. IAAF. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
  3. ↑ World Student Games (Women). GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
  4. ↑ Mariana Lengyel. Track and Field Statistics. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
  5. ↑ All Time Top Lists senior outdoor Discus Throw women. IAAF. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
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