Marion Kim Mangrobang (born September 4, 1991) is a Filipino professional triathlete.[1] Mangrobang is a gold medalist in the Southeast Asian Games women's and mixed relay triathlon events.[2]
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| Full name | Marion Kim Mangrobang | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | September 4, 1991 Manila, Philippines | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Philippines | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Sergio Santos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Early life edit
As early as nine years old, she has shown interest in sports and was encouraged by her parents. In 2000, she took swimming lessons. Competing in a variety of sports events—from weekly fun runs to both local and international competitions—Mangrobang pursued competitive training in 2014, supported by her Portuguese coach, Sergio Santos.[3]
Education edit
Mangrobang attended the Dominican College of Sta. Rosa, Laguna.[4][5]
Triathlon career edit
Mangrobang won her third gold medal at the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games women's triathlon at the Subic Bay Boardwalk in Zambales.[6] [7][8]
References edit
- ^ Union, International Triathlon. "Athlete Profile: Marion Kim Mangrobang". Triathlon.org. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- ^ Engracia, Artemio T. Jr. (2 December 2019). "SEA Games: Philippines sweeps triathlon events after mixed relay gold". sports.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2019-12-09.
- ^ "Marion Kim Mangrobang chases a dream". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on 2019-12-03. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
- ^ "Kim Mangrobang". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
- ^ Reyes, Marc Anthony (6 August 2017). "Silver lining". sports.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
- ^ Corp, ABS-CBN. "Mangrobang, Kilgroe wrap up PHI domination of SEA Games triathlon". ABS-CBN SPORTS. Archived from the original on 2019-12-03. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- ^ Engracia, Jun (December 2019). "Kim Mangrobang wins gold anew as Filipinos secure triathlon double sweep". sports.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- ^ Deona, Marga (December 2019). "Mangrobang captures back-to-back SEA Games triathlon gold". Rappler. Retrieved 2019-12-01.