Deniz, Leslie (1962–)
Deniz, Leslie (1962–)
American discus thrower. Born May 25, 1962; attended Arizona State University.
At Los Angeles Olympics, won a silver medal in the discus throw (1984); broke US discus record 5 times (1982–83).
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