Menendez, Osleidys (1979–)
Menendez, Osleidys (1979–)
Cuban javelin thrower. Born Nov 14, 1979, in Martia, Matanzas, Cuba.
Won a bronze medal at Sydney Olympics (2000) and a gold medal at World championships (2001); won a gold medal at Athens Olympics (2004), with an Olympic record throw of 234:8.14; won 8 events in Golden League, Grand Prix and Super Grand Prix (2002–04).
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