Melvin Raffin
FranceActive- Born
- Aug 9, 1998 (28 years old)
- Birthplace
- Bourg-la-Reine, France
- Events
- Triple Jump
- Height
- 1.85 m
Melvin Raffin is a French triple jumper born on August 9, 1998, in Bourg-la-Reine. Standing 185 cm tall, he has developed as a horizontal jumper under the guidance of coach Teddy Tamgho, the former world record holder and world champion in the triple jump.
Raffin specializes in the triple jump, one of the most technically demanding field events that requires explosive power, coordination, and precision across the hop, step, and jump phases. Training under Tamgho provides him with elite-level coaching from one of the greatest triple jumpers in history.
As a French triple jumper coached by a legendary figure in the event, Raffin represents the next generation of French horizontal jumping talent. His development under Tamgho's guidance positions him for potential success at the highest levels of international competition.
As of Oct 29, 2026: Triple Jump 17.52 (#74 all-time), 2026 season best 17.29 (May 31, 2026, Stade Omnisports Schlossberg, Forbach (FRA)) · Last competition: Tag der Überflieger, Jun 21, 2026, 17.22 · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TJ Indoor | 16.89 | – | Mar 5, 2026 | Bannister Last Chance |
| 2026 | TJ | 17.29 | +1.0 | May 31, 2026 | Meeting International de Forbach |
| 2025 | TJ | 17.52 | +0.3 | Aug 3, 2025 | French Championships, Stade Pierre Paul Bernard, Talence |
| 2024 | TJ | 16.83 | +1.3 | Jun 29, 2024 | French Championships, Stade Josette et Roger Mikulak, Angers |
| 2023 | TJ | 16.65 | +0.0 | Jul 12, 2023 | Soirée de la SCO (Label FFA), Stade Delort, Marseille |
| 2022 | TJ | 16.94 | -3.6 | Jun 25, 2022 | French Championships, Stade Helitas, Caen |
| 2021 | TJ | 17.19 | +0.3 | Jun 1, 2021 | Meeting International de Montreuil, Stade des Grands Pêchers, Montreuil - National Events |
| 2020 | TJ | 16.87 | – | Feb 8, 2020 | – |