Beloki I | |
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Full name | Rubén Beloki Iribarren |
Born |
Burlada, Navarra |
8 August 1974
Country | Spain |
Province | Navarra |
Height | 1.86 m |
Weight | 89 kg |
Debut date | 21 August 1992 |
Debut fronton | Anoeta (San Sebastián) |
Categories | Hand-pelota |
Management | Asegarce |
Singles | |
1st Hand-Pelota singles championship | 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001 |
2nd Hand-Pelota singles championship | 1993 |
Doubles | |
1st Hand-Pelota doubles championship | 1995, 1996, 2003 |
Olympics | |
Singles |
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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. His brother Alberto Beloki is also a professional pelotari known as Beloki II.
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.
Rubén Beloki lived in Burlada until 29. After his marriage he moved to Gorraiz, where he lives with his wife and three children. A square and a fronton in the town are named after him.