Rakel Mateo Uriarte

  • Spain
  • Born: 1975
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.  

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Latest Athlete Results
10
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
02 Sep, 2024 - PTS2 Women - 01:40:16
4
2024 World Triathlon Para Cup Vigo
01 Jun, 2024 - PTS2 Women - 01:56:24
5
2024 World Triathlon Para Series Yokohama
11 May, 2024 - PTS2 Women - 01:31:26
2
2024 World Triathlon Para Cup Yenisehir
21 Apr, 2024 - PTS2 Women - 01:42:29
3
2023 World Triathlon Para Cup Malaga
21 Oct, 2023 - PTS2 Women - 01:38:19
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Athlete Fact Sheet
Given Name Rakel
Family Name Mateo Uriarte
Representing ESP
Para triathlon Class PTS2
Para triathlon Subclass
Year of Birth 1975
Residence Spain
World Triathlon Athlete ID 83455
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