Rakel Mateo Uriarte

Athlete's Profile

Spain
1975
World Triathlon Athlete ID: 83455

Rankings & Stats

Paralympic Qualification 9
Para triathlon 11
Starts 49
Podiums 22
Wins 8

Biography

Rakel suffered an accident in 2001 which left her left leg paralyzed. She had never practiced sport before, but found in exercising her way to keep to keep fit and active.

Rakel is currently ranked fifth in the world and has secured eight podium finishes and three gold medals.

Recent Highlights

- 5th place at the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Rotterdam;
- 4th place at the 2017 Kitzbühel ETU Triathlon European Championships;
- 5th place at the 2017 Yokohama ITU World Paratriathlon Series;
- 3rd place at the 2017 Gold Coast ITU World Paratriathlon Series; and
- 8th place at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games.  

Latest Athlete Results

POS
Date
Event
Program
Time
10
2024-09-02
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
PTS2 Women
01:40:16
4
2024-06-01
2024 World Triathlon Para Cup Vigo
PTS2 Women
01:56:24
5
2024-05-11
2024 World Triathlon Para Series Yokohama
PTS2 Women
01:31:26
2
2024-04-21
2024 World Triathlon Para Cup Yenisehir
PTS2 Women
01:42:29
3
2023-10-21
2023 World Triathlon Para Cup Malaga
PTS2 Women
01:38:19

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