Falelavaki first represented France at the
2008 Summer Paralympics in
Beijing, entering the
shot put and
javelin throw events (F44). In the shot he finished eighth, and in the javelin eleventh. Four years later he took part in the
2012 Paralympics in London, this time with his focus solely on the javelin. His third round throw of 58.21 set a new European record and gave Falelavaki the silver medal. As well as his Paralympic success Falelavki has also qualified for three
IPC Athletics World Championships. His most successful World Championship was in
2013 in Lyon where he won gold in the men's javelin F44. He was also selected to light the cauldron to start the
2013 Pacific Mini Games, set in his home island of
Wallis and Futuna. ==Personal history==