Kim Mangrobang
Marion Kim Mangrobang (born September 4, 1991) is a professional Filipina triathlete.[1] Mangrobang is a gold medalist in Southeast Asian Games women’s and mixed relay triathlon.[2]
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| Full name | Marion Kim Mangrobang | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | September 4, 1991 Manila, Philippines | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residence | Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Coached by | Sergio Santos | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
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
Mangrobang attended the Dominican College of Sta. Rosa, Laguna.[4][5]
Triathlon career
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]
See also
References
- Union, International Triathlon. "Athlete Profile: Marion Kim Mangrobang". Triathlon.org. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- Jr, Artemio T. Engracia. "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. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
- "Kim Mangrobang". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
- Reyes, Marc Anthony. "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. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- Engracia, Jun. "Kim Mangrobang wins gold anew as Filipinos secure triathlon double sweep". sports.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- Deona, Marga. "Mangrobang captures back-to-back SEA Games triathlon gold". Rappler. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
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