Bea Roble Explained

Bea Roble
Fullname:Beariza Ma. Josephine Roble
Classification:S6, SB6, SM6
Strokes:Freestyle
Birth Date:8 October 1991
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Bea Riza Maria Josephine Roble (born October 8, 1991)[1] [2] is a Filipino swimmer who competed in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London.[3]

Roble acquired osteoporosis when she was nine years old following a hip surgery with her doctors recommending her to take up swimming for therapy reasons. She later focused more on the sport and competed at the dwarfism and orthopedically handicapped paraswimming division.[4] She then went on to compete for the Philippines in international tournaments such as the ASEAN Para Games. In the 2011 edition she garnered a gold, and two silver medals.[2]

Roble qualified for the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London through a qualifier event held in Italy.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Official Results: Swimming Women's 50m Freestyle - S6 . 27 August 2021 . 189.
  2. News: Magsumbol . Caecent No-ot . Cebuana swimmer books ticket to Paralympic Games in London . 27 August 2021 . The Philippine Star . 10 July 2012.
  3. Web site: Bea Riza Ma Josephine Roble - Swimming : Paralympic Athlete Profile . International Paralympic Committee . en.
  4. News: Tankers pace Philspada medalists . 27 August 2021 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 5 February 2012 . en.