 Mangrobang with her medals from the 2021 Southeast Asian Games | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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]
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]
Mangrobang attended the Dominican College of Sta. Rosa, Laguna. [4] [5]
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]
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