Joseba Larrinaga

Joseba Jon Larrinaga Perea[lower-alpha 1] (5 June 1968 – 7 May 2013) was a paralympic athlete from Spain who competed mainly in category T46 distance running events. He was born in Aretxabaleta.

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

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
  1. In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Larrinaga and the second or maternal family name is Perea.

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. "El medallista paralímpico Joseba Larrinaga muere atropellado mientras montaba en bicicleta" [Paralympic medalist Joseba Larrinaga is killed while riding a bicycle]. paralimpicos.es (in Spanish). Comité Paralímpico Español. 7 May 2013.


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