Osleidys Menéndez

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Medal record
Osleidys Menéndez
Women’s Athletics
Competitor for  Cuba
Olympic Games
Gold	2004 Athens	Javelin
Bronze	2000 Sydney	Javelin
World Championships
Gold	2001 Edmonton	Javelin
Gold	2005 Helsinki	Javelin

Osleidys Menéndez (born November 14, 1979 in Martí) is a Cuban athlete competing in the javelin throw. She is the current Olympic and a World champion, as well as holding the world record. She has been described as the female "Jan Železný" of her times.

[edit] Achievements

• 2005 World Championships in Athletics - gold medal (world record 71.70 m)
• 2004 Olympic Games - gold medal
• 2nd World Athletics Final - first place
• 2003 World Championships in Athletics - fifth place
• 2001 World Championships in Athletics - gold medal
• 2000 Olympic Games - bronze medal
• 1999 World Championships in Athletics - fourth place

[edit] External links

• IAAF profile for Osleidys Menéndez

Sporting positions
Preceded by Trine Hattestad	Women's Javelin Best Year Performance 2001	Succeeded by Miréla Manjani
Preceded by Miréla Manjani	Women's Javelin Best Year Performance 2004 – 2005	Succeeded by Christina Obergföll

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