Argentina Menis

Argentina Menis (born 19 July 1948) is a retired Romanian discus thrower who won silver medals at the 1972 Olympics and 1974 European Athletics Championships. She finished sixth at the 1976 Olympics.[3][4] On 23 September 1972 she set a world record that stood for eight months.[5] After retiring from competitions she worked at her club Dinamo București.[1]

Argentina Menis

Argentina Menis at the 1972 Olympics
Personal information
Born	19 July 1948 (1948-07-19) (age 71) Cernele, Dolj, Romania
Height	1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight	85 kg (187 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Discus throw
Club	CS Dinamo București[1]
Coached by	Mihai Nistor Ion Rinderiu Ioan Benga[1]
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	67.96 m (1976)[2]
Medal record Representing  Romania Olympic Games 1972 Munich Discus throw European Championships 1974 Rome Discus throw Universiade 1973 Moscow Discus throw 1975 Rome Discus throw