Tony Falelavaki

Tony Falelavaki (born 21 November 1985) is a Paralympian athlete from France competing mainly in F44 classification throwing events.[1]

Tony Falelavaki
Personal information
Born (1985-11-21) 21 November 1985
Wallis and Futuna
Height177 cm (70 in)
Sport
CountryFrance
SportAthletics
Disability classF44
Event(s)shot put
discus throw
javelin throw
ClubClub Kafika Handisport de Wallis
Coached byPelenato Lakalaka
Frank Foucat
Medal record
Track and field
Representing  France
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2012 London Javelin - F44
IPC World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Lyon Javelin - F44
Pacific Mini Games
Gold medal – first place 2012 Mata-Utu Javelin - Parasport

Athletics history

Falelavaki first represented France at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, entering the shot put and javelin throw events (F44). In the shot he finished eighth, and in the javelin eleventh.[2] Four years later he took part in the 2012 Paralympics in London, this time with his focus solely on the javelin. His third round throw of 58.21 set a new European record and gave Falelavaki the silver medal.

As well as his Paralympic success Falelavki has also qualified for three IPC Athletics World Championships. His most successful World Championship was in 2013 in Lyon where he won gold in the men's javelin F44.[2] He was also selected to light the cauldron to start the 2013 Pacific Mini Games, set in his home island of Wallis and Futuna.[2]

Personal history

Falelavaki was born on the South Pacific island of Wallis and Futuna in 1985. He was born with congenital talipes equinovarus.[2]

References
  1. "Falelavaki, Tony". Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships. IPC. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  2. "Falelavaki, Tony". Paralympic.org. IPC. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
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