Osleidys Menéndez Sáez (; born November 14, 1979) is a retired Cuban

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athlete who competed in the

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. She was a World and Olympic Champion, and held the world record from 2001 to 2008. Her personal best of 71.70 m remains the North, Central American and Caribbean record and ranks her third on the overall list. When winning the 2005 World Athletics Championships, Menéndez broke her own world record with a throw of 71.70 m. This record was broken by Olympic champion

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in September 2008 with a throw of 72.28 m. She won the Cuban National Games in 2004.

Personal bests

*Javelin throw: 71.70 m –

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, 14 August 2005

International competitions

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Tilastopaja biographyEcured biography (in Spanish) Picture of Osleidys Menéndez
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