Life in Black and White with Leryn Franco

Sexy Paraguayan javelin thrower Leryn Franco may have placed 51st overall in a field of 52 competitors at the Beijing Games, but her status as an Olympic Internet sensation is unmatched.



Franco, 26, a part-time model and bikini contestant, wowed audiences around the world with her exotic good looks despite her disappointing performance in the javelin throw. On August 19, Leryn finished with an underwhelming throw that was 12 meters short of her personal best of 55.38 meters.



As Franco finished second to last in her event. The good news for Leryn, however, is that the modeling shots that have been released have established a new, growing fan base for the beauty. Take a look at one now and you'll quickly become a Leryn Franco supporter too like myself! *WINKS!*



Previously, the Paraguayan javelin stunner competed at the 2004 Athens Olympics, where she placed 42nd overall.