Xavier Ribas

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Xavier Ribas
Personal information
Born16 February 1976 (1976-02-16) (age 47)
Medal record
Men’s Field Hockey
Representing Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2008 Beijing Team
World Cup
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1998 Utrecht Team
European Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2005 Leipzig Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 Manchester Team
Champions Trophy
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2005 Chennai Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2006 Terrassa Team
Champions Challenge
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2003 Johannesburg Team

Xavier Ribas Centelles (born 16 February 1976) is a field hockey defender from Spain. He represented the Men's National Team at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000.

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