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Jean-Paul Lakafia

Jean-Paul Lakafia

FRAFRAMen
Birth dateJun 29, 1961
BirthplaceNouméa, France
Height1.92 m
Weight103 kg

Jean-Paul Lakafia is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Jean-Paul Lakafia established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Jean-Paul Lakafia's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

A defining moment in Jean-Paul Lakafia's career came through participation in Olympic Games competition. This achievement represented one of sport's highest honors, reflecting years of dedicated preparation and athletic excellence. Competing on the Olympic stage tested Jean-Paul Lakafia against the world's finest athletes and required peak physical and mental conditioning. The experience at Olympic competition enhanced Jean-Paul Lakafia's credibility as an elite international athlete. Such high-level competition provided invaluable experience and contributed substantially to their lasting legacy in track and field athletics. Their influence and reputation within the athletic community provided inspiration for subsequent generations of track and field athletes. The athlete's commitment to excellence serves as a model for dedication in sports.

Jean-Paul Lakafia's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Jean-Paul Lakafia's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
79.90
2002 season best
64.95
Jul 6, 2002 · Sotteville-lès-Rouen (FRA)
Age
65 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: Javelin Throw 79.90 (#465 all-time), 2002 season best 64.95 (Jul 6, 2002, Sotteville-lès-Rouen (FRA)) · 65 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2002
JT
64.95-Jul 6, 2002
Sotteville-lès-Rouen (FRA)
1996
JT
69.36-Jun 8, 1996
Tours (FRA)
1990
JT
78.72-Aug 18, 1990
Berlin (GER)
1989
JT
79.90-Aug 14, 1989
Tours (FRA)
1988
JT
78.88-Aug 12, 1988
Tours (FRA)
1987
JT
78.96-Dec 14, 1987
Nouméa (FRA)
1986
JT
77.14-Aug 10, 1986
Aix-les-Bains (FRA)
1985
JavelinThr
86.60-Jun 29, 1985
Gateshead (GBR)
1985
JT
86.60-Jun 29, 1985
Gateshead (GBR)
1984
JavelinThr
85.08-Jul 1, 1984
Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
1984
JT
85.08-Jul 1, 1984
Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
1983
JavelinThr
84.74-Sep 12, 1983
Apia (SAM)
1983
JT
84.74-Sep 12, 1983
Apia (SAM)
1981
JavelinThr
80.10-Jan 25, 1981
Auckland (NZL)
1981
JT
80.10-Jan 25, 1981
Auckland (NZL)
1980
JavelinThr
83.56-Dec 13, 1980
Auckland (NZL)
1980
JT
83.56-Dec 13, 1980
Auckland (NZL)

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
64.95-Jul 6Sotteville, Sotteville-lès-Rouen

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
69.36-Jun 8Tours

1990

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
78.72-Aug 18Berlin
JT
72.46-Jun 27Reims
JT
73.02-Jun 22Paris-St-Denis
JT
73.50-May 24Quimper
JT
71.30-Apr 1Australian Championships, Melbourne
JT
71.30-Mar 30Australian Championships, Melbourne

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
79.90-Aug 14Tours
JT
73.38-Jul 12Casablanca Francophone Games, Casablanca

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
70.74-Aug 28Nitra
JT
78.88-Aug 12Tours

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
78.96-Dec 14Nouméa South Pacific Games, Nouméa

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
75.24-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
JT
77.14-Aug 10Aix-les-Bains NC, Aix-les-Bains

1985

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
80.12-Aug 2London IAC/Coca Cola Meeting, London
JavelinThr
86.60-Jun 29Gateshead

1984

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
70.86-Aug 5The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
JavelinThr
80.52-Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
JavelinThr
85.08-Jul 1Villeneuve d'Ascq
JavelinThr
81.54-Apr 30Kobe
JavelinThr
82.24-Jan 26Hamilton

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
84.74-Sep 12South Pacific Games, Apia

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
80.10-Jan 25Auckland

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
83.56-Dec 13Auckland

Honours

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Casablanca Francophone Games

Javelin Throw

1989
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jean-Paul Lakafia's Javelin Throw personal best?

Jean-Paul Lakafia's Javelin Throw personal best is 79.90, set on Aug 14, 1989 in Tours (FRA), #465 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jean-Paul Lakafia compete in?

Jean-Paul Lakafia competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Jean-Paul Lakafia perform in 2002?

2002 season best: 64.95, set on Jul 6, 2002 in Sotteville-lès-Rouen (FRA).