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This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Larrinaga and the second or maternal family name is Perea.

Joseba Jon Larrinaga Perea is a famous track and field athlete from Spain. He was born on June 5, 1968, in Guipúzcoa. Joseba is known for his amazing achievements in running, especially in marathons. He is a T46 athlete, which means he competes in events for athletes who have a physical disability affecting one arm.

Joseba's Paralympic Journey

Joseba Larrinaga has competed in the Paralympic Games, which are like the Olympic Games but for athletes with disabilities. These games celebrate incredible athletic talent and determination.

Atlanta 1996 Paralympics

Joseba showed his incredible skill at the 1996 Summer Paralympics held in Atlanta, Georgia. He competed in the marathon race for T42-T44 athletes. This was a tough race, but Joseba pushed through. He finished as the second runner, earning a silver medal for Spain!

Sydney 2000 Paralympics

Joseba continued his Paralympic journey at the 2000 Summer Paralympics in Sydney, Australia. He once again competed in the marathon, this time in the T46 category. He finished fifth in this challenging race, showing his consistent dedication to the sport.

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