Impairment Information |
Type of Impairment |
Limb deficiency |
Origin of Impairment |
Acquired |
Classification |
SB 4 |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
San Sebastián, ESP |
Occupation |
Finance |
Languages |
Basque, English |
Higher education |
University of Deusto: San Sebastián, ESP |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began skiing at age four and took up para-snowboarding at age 16 in Astun, Spain. |
Why this sport? |
He had always loved being in the mountains and snowboarding was his favourite sport. Inspired by other athletes with an impairment who were competing in winter sports, he took up para-snowboarding. |
Name of coach |
Albert Mallol [national], ESP |
Senior International Debut |
Year |
2012 |
Competing for |
Spain |
Tournament |
World Cup |
Location |
Orcičres, FRA |
General Interest |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Finishing sixth at the 2013 United States of America Snowboard Association [USASA] National Championships in Copper Mountain, CO, United States. (Athlete, 20 Nov 2013) |
Most influential person in career |
His father. (Athlete, 20 Nov 2013) |
Hero / Idol |
Spanish Paralympic runner Mikel Garmendia. (Athlete, 20 Nov 2013) |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Learn, improve and especially enjoy." (Athlete, 20 Nov 2013) |
Impairment |
His lower right leg was amputated following a motorbike accident in 2006. (marca.com, 30 Nov 2013) |
