Arantxa Ramos

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Arantxa Ramos
Personal information
Full nameArantxa Ramos Placensia
NationalitySpanish
Born9 September 1988 (1988-09-09) (age 35)
Barakaldo, Spain
Sport
Sport Swimming
Medal record
Representing Flag of Spain.svg Spain
Mediterranean Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2005 Almeria 4x200m freestyle relay

Arantxa Ramos Placensia [lower-alpha 1] (born 9 September 1988 in Barakaldo) is a Spanish swimmer who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics and in the 2008 Summer Olympics. [1]

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  1. In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ramosand the second or maternal family name is Placensia.

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Arantxa Ramos". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2012. Full name: Arantxa Ramos Placensia