Jean-Paul Lakafia (born 29 June 1961) is a retired male

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er from

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; he was born in

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. He competed at the

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, finishing in 12th place. He set his personal best (86.60 metres) in 1985.

Achievements

Family

Lakafia has a daughter Chanelle and two sons, Pierre-Gilles and Raphaël, who are both French rugby union players.

References

* 1961 births Living people French male javelin throwers Athletes (track and field) at the 1984 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for France Sportspeople from Nouméa New Caledonian javelin throwers New Caledonian male athletes Universiade medalists in athletics (track and field) French people of Wallis and Futuna descent FISU World University Games bronze medalists for France French Athletics Championships winners Pacific Games gold medalists for New Caledonia Pacific Games silver medalists for New Caledonia Pacific Games medalists in athletics 20th-century French sportsmen {{France-javelin-bio-stub