Argentina Menis (born 19 July 1948) is a retired Romanian discus thrower who won silver medals at the 1972 Olympics and 1974 European Athletics Championships. She finished sixth at the 1976 Olympics.[3][4] On 23 September 1972 she set a world record that stood for eight months.[5] After retiring from competitions she worked at her club Dinamo București.[1]
![]() Argentina Menis at the 1972 Olympics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | 19 July 1948 (1948-07-19) (age 74) Cernele, Dolj, Romania | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Event(s) | Discus throw | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club | CS Dinamo București[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coached by | Mihai Nistor Ion Rinderiu Ioan Benga[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Personal best(s) | 67.96 m (1976)[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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The reason why she is named "Argentina" is still unknown.
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Preceded by | Women's Discus World Record Holder 23 September 1972 – 25 May 1973 |
Succeeded by |
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