| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  France |
| Born | 1 March 1965 (age 57) Wallis |
| Sport | |
| Event(s) | Javelin Throw |
Monica Fiafialoto (born 1 March 1965 at Wallis) is a former French athlete, who specialised in the Javelin. She is the mother of rugby player Yann David. [1] [2]
She won two French national javelin titles in 1983 and 1985. She notably made a record throw of 57.10m. [2]
| Event | Performance | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javelin Throw (old model) | 57.10m | 1983 |
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