Leryn Franco of Paraguay competes in the Women's Javelin Qualifying Round held at the National Stadium on Day 11 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 19, 2008 in Beijing, China. The Paraguayan model and javelin sportswoman is set to make her comeback at the 2012 London Olympic Games. The 30-year old beauty competed at the Beijing Olympic games thanks to a burgeoning modeling career that gave her the financial support to continue competing in javelin competitions. She finished in 51st place in Beijing and 42nd at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She was the runner-up in the Miss Paraguay competition and the Miss Bikini Universe pageant in 2006.