Jean-Paul LakafiaJean-Paul Lakafia is a retired male javelin thrower from France; he was born in Nouméa, New Caledonia. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, finishing in 12th place. He set his personal best in 1985.FamilyLakafia has a daughter Chanelle and two sons, Pierre-Gilles and Raphaël, who are both French rugby union players.