| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 29, 1961 Nouméa, New Caledonia |
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 3 1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 103 kg (230 lb) (1984 Olympics) |
| Sport | |
| Country | France |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Javelin |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Regional finals | 1st (Jeux de la Francophonie) |
| Olympic finals | 12th (1984 Olympics) |
| Personal best(s) | 86.60 m (1985) |
Jean-Paul Lakafia (born June 29, 1961 in Nouméa, Sud, New Caledonia) is a retired male javelin thrower from France. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, finishing in 12th place. He set his personal best (86.60 metres) in 1985.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing France | ||||
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 12th | 70.86 m |
| 1989 | Jeux de la Francophonie | Casablanca, Morocco | 1st | 73.38 m |