Joseba Larrinaga

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Joseba Larrinaga
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Spain
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1996 Atlanta
Marathon - T42-46

Joseba Jon Larrinaga Perea

paralympic athlete from Spain who competed mainly in category T46 distance running events. He was born in Aretxabaleta
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Joseba had twice competed at the Paralympics, first in the 1996 then in the 2000. At the 1996 games, he competed in the 5000m and the marathon, finishing fifth in the former and winning a silver medal in the latter in a mixed class of T42-46 behind compatriot Javier Conde, who set a new world record. In the 2000 games, he was restricted to the marathon; however, this time missed out on a medal, managing to finish in fifth.[1]

Joseba died on 7 May 2013 in Aramaio after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle.[2][3]

Notes

References

  1. ^ "Joseba Larrinaga". Paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee.
  2. ^ "La Diputacion expresa su pesar por la muerte de Larrinaga y exige respeto hacia los ciclistas que circulan por carretera" [The Diputacion expresses its regret for the death of Larrinaga and demands respect for the cyclists who circulate on the road]. gipuzkoaberri.net (in Spanish). 8 May 2013. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016.
  3. Comité Paralímpico Español
    . 7 May 2013.

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