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	21 November 1985 Wallis and Futuna
Height	177 cm (70 in)
Sport
Country	France
Sport	Athletics
Disability class	F44
Event(s)	shot put discus throw javelin throw
Club	Club Kafika Handisport de Wallis
Coached by	Pelenato Lakalaka Frank Foucat
Medal record Track and field Representing  France Paralympic Games 2012 London Javelin - F44 IPC World Championships 2013 Lyon Javelin - F44 Pacific Mini Games 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]

Notes

1. "Falelavaki, Tony". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
2. "Falelavaki, Tony". IPC. Retrieved 31 August 2016.