Mariana Lengyel (née Ionescu; born 14 April 1953) is a Romanian female former track and field athlete who competed in the discus throw. She was a three-time national champion, winning from 1987 to 1989. She represented her country at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics, finishing in eighth place.
She was bronze medallist on home turf in Bucharest at the 1981 Summer Universiade. Her personal best 69.08 m (226 ft 7+1⁄2 in) was achieved in 1986 and ranked her fifth globally that year. As of 2018, she ranks in the all-time top 40 for the event.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Universiade | Bucharest, Romania | 3rd | Discus throw | 61.84 m |
| 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | 8th | Discus throw | 62.30 m |
National titles
- Romanian Athletics Championships
- Discus throw: 1987, 1988, 1989
References
- Romanian Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- Mariana Lengyel. IAAF. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- World Student Games (Women). GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- Mariana Lengyel. Track and Field Statistics. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- All Time Top Lists senior outdoor Discus Throw women. IAAF. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
