Leryn Franco, a javelin thrower and runner-up in the Miss Paraguay competition in 2006 and Miss Bikini Universe competitor, marches during the opening ceremony for Paraguay.
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The 26-year-old Franco is participating in her second Olympics thanks to a modeling career that gave her the financial support to continue competing in javelin competitions. Franco finished 42nd overall at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
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Franco also has a calendar featuring pictures of her in a bikini.
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Franco finished second-to-last in the qualifying round with a throw that was 12 meters short of her personal best.
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Franco looks upset after her javelin throw qualifying round finish.
