Tony Falelavaki (born 21 November 1985) is a Paralympian athlete from France competing mainly in F44 classification throwing events.[1]
| 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 |
Athletics history
editFalelavaki 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
editFalelavaki was born on the South Pacific island of Wallis and Futuna in 1985. He was born with congenital talipes equinovarus.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Falelavaki, Tony". Doha 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships. IPC. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Falelavaki, Tony". Paralympic.org. IPC. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
External links
edit- Tony Falelavaki at the International Paralympic Committee
- Tony Falelavaki at Équipe de France (in French)
- Tony Falelavaki at France Paralympique (in French)