Mariana Lengyel
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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[edit]
| 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[edit]
- Romanian Athletics Championships
- Discus throw: 1987, 1988, 1989
References[edit]
- ^ Romanian Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- ^ Mariana Lengyel. IAAF. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- ^ World Student Games (Women). GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- ^ Mariana Lengyel. Track and Field Statistics. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- ^ All Time Top Lists senior outdoor Discus Throw women. IAAF. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
