Monica Fiafialoto (born 1 March 1965 at
Wallis
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) is a former French
athlete
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, who specialised in the
Javelin
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. She is the mother of rugby player
Yann David.
Biography
She won two French national javelin titles in 1983 and 1985. She notably made a record throw of 57.10m.
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Prizes Won
* French Championships in Athletics
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** 2-time winner in the javelin throw in 1983
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Events January
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and 1985
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Records
References
External links
* Docathlé2003, French Athletics Federation, 2003 p. 403
1965 births
Living people
French female javelin throwers
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