Kim Mangrobang

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Kim Mangrobang
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Mangrobang with her medals from the 2021 Southeast Asian Games
Personal information
Full nameMarion Kim Mangrobang
Born (1991-09-04) September 4, 1991 (age 34)
Manila, Philippines
Sport
CountryFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Coached bySergio Santos
Medal record
Event1st2nd3rd
Southeast Asian Games 620
Total620
Representing Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Women's triathlon
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Vietnam Individual
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Philippines Individual
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Philippines Mixed Relay
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Putrajaya Individual
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Cambodia Individual
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2015 Singapore Individual
Women's duathlon
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Cambodia Individual
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Vietnam Individual

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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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]

References

  1. Union, International Triathlon. "Athlete Profile: Marion Kim Mangrobang". Triathlon.org. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  2. Engracia, Artemio T. Jr. (2 December 2019). "SEA Games: Philippines sweeps triathlon events after mixed relay gold". sports.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2019-12-09.
  3. "Marion Kim Mangrobang chases a dream". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on 2019-12-03. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
  4. "Kim Mangrobang". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
  5. Reyes, Marc Anthony (6 August 2017). "Silver lining". sports.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
  6. 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.
  7. Engracia, Jun (December 2019). "Kim Mangrobang wins gold anew as Filipinos secure triathlon double sweep". sports.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  8. Deona, Marga (December 2019). "Mangrobang captures back-to-back SEA Games triathlon gold". Rappler. Retrieved 2019-12-01.