Leslie Deniz

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Olympic medal record
Women’s Athletics
Silver	1984 Los Angeles	Discus throw

Leslie Deniz (born May 25, 1962) is an American athlete who competed mainly in the Discus.

She competed for the United States in the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, U.S. in the Discus where she won the Silver medal. Leslie attended Arizona State in Tempe after graduating from Gridley High School in 1980. Her team mate at ASU, Ria Stalman, won the 1984 Olympic gold medal in a tight competition.

Women's Discus Final. Olympic Games 1984

1. Ria Stalman (HOL) 65.36 2. Leslie DENIZ (USA) 64.86 3. Florenta Craciunescu (ROM) 63.64

Leslie completed her BA and MA and worked as a police officer and administrator with the Yuba City Police Department. In 2002, she was hired as the chief of police at CSU Chico.

Deniz worked four years as the chief of police at California State University, Chico until late September 2006. Source: http://www.chicoer.com/newshome/ci_4365408

Deniz continues her committed work in law enforcement.