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Rubén Beloki Irribarren is a Basque pelota defensive player, often considered one of the best in the history of the sport. He was born in Burlada on 8 August 1974.[1] His brother Alberto Beloki is also a professional pelotari known as Beloki II.
Professional career [edit]
Beloki won The Championship of Spain in 1991 and 1992, and a golden medal on 1992 Summer Olympics demonstration, four Hand-pelota 1st championships (1995, 1998, 1999 and 2001), turning in the youngest player to win a txapela at the age of 20. The doubles championships of 1996 and 2003, and a total of 5 subchampionships in the same category.[2]
Hand-pelota (1st) [edit]
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Doubles-Pelota [edit]
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Hand-pelota (2nd) [edit]
| Year |
Champion |
Subchampion |
Scoreboard |
Fronton |
| 1993 |
Beloki |
Irazola |
22-10 |
Anoeta |
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Personal life [edit]
Rubén Beloki lived in Burlada until 29. After his marriage moved to Gorraiz, were he lives with his wife and three children. A square and a fronton in the town are named after him. [6]
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| Persondata |
| Name |
Beloki, Ruben |
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| Short description |
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| Date of birth |
8 August 1974 |
| Place of birth |
Burlada, Navarra |
| Date of death |
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| Place of death |
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1992 (demonstration)
