Biography
Started: She took up the sport around 1997 at Polideportivo de Bergara in Spain. (Athlete, 29 Aug 2024; eiberri.eus, 13 Aug 2023)
Reason: She decided to pursue boccia after attending the 1997 European Championships in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. "When I discovered this sport I really liked how it works." (eiberri.eus, 13 Aug 2023; Athlete, 29 Aug 2024)
Ambition: To compete at the Paralympic Games. (Athlete, 29 Aug 2024)
Awards: In 2022 she received the GaituzSport Award from the Basque Federation of Adapted Sports in Spain. (polaitevents.com, 01 Oct 2022)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateFebruary 10, 1974
Place of ResidenceDEBA
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenSpanish
CoachEkaitz Txintxurreta [personal], ESP, from 2023
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 6 | Individual - BC1 | 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 15 | Team - BC1/BC2 | 2022 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | Individual - BC1 | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
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