Rubén Beloki
Spanish pelotari
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Rubén Beloki Irribarren, known as Beloki or Beloki I, 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.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Rubén Beloki Iribarren |
Nickname | Beloki I |
| Born | 8 August 1974 |
| Years active | 1992 - ? |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Spain |
| Sport | Basque pelota |
Professional career
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)
Doubles-Pelota
| Year | Champions | Subchampions | Score | Fronton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-94 | Titin III - Arretxe | Retegi II - Beloki | 22-14 | Ogueta |
| 1995-96 | Capellán - Beloki | Etxaniz - Arretxe | 22-18 | Atano III |
| 1999 (1) | Nagore - Errandonea | Berasaluze VIII - Beloki | 22-17 | Atano III |
| 2001 | Olaizola I - Goñi III | Alustiza - Beloki | 22-13 | Atano III |
| 2003 | Koka - Beloki | Olaizola II - Pascual | 22-15 | Atano III |
| 2005 | Martínez de Irujo - Goñi III | Bengoetxea VI - Beloki | 22-12 | Atano III |
| 2007 | Xala - Martínez de Eulate | Olaizola I - Beloki | 22-18 | Ogueta |
Hand-pelota (2nd)
| Year | Champion | Subchampion | Scoreboard | Fronton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Beloki | Irazola | 22-10 | Anoeta |