Rafael Muiño Explained

Rafael Muino Gamez
Birth Date:11 July 1975
Nationality:Spanish
Sport:Wheelchair basketball
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Rafael Muino Gamez (born 11 July 1975) is a Spanish wheelchair basketball player. He represented Spain at the 2012 Summer Paralympics as a member of Spain national team.

Personal

Muiño was born in San Cristóbal de la Laguna, Tenerife on 11 July 1975.[1] [2] In 2013, he lived in Toledo.

Wheelchair basketball

Muiño is a 2 point player,[3] and guard. Playing for the national team, he wears the number 1 shirt.[1]

National team

Muiño was part of the team that competed at the 2009 European Championships. He was one of the major factors in keeping Spain competitive against Germany during the competition.[4] His team finished third.[5] His selection to represent Spain at the 2011 European Championships was made in March.[6]

Muiño competed in wheelchair basketball at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London.[7] It was the first time the Spain national team had qualified for the Paralympics in 16 years.[8] In London, he was coached by Oscar Trigo.[9] His team finished fifth overall.[8] He played in the team's game against Italy.[10] [11] [12] [13] [14] He broke a tire in the game against Italy.[15] He scored 15 points in the game against the United States.[16] [17] In London, he made two 3 pointers.[18] At the end of the tournament, he averaged 32:53 minutes per game, 8.1 points per game, 3.9 rebounds per game, and 4.6 assists per game. He had a free throw percentage of 51%, 2 point field goal percentage of 42% and 3 point field goal percentage of 40%.[1] At the end of the London Games, he had 58 international appearances.[1]

Club

In 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013, Muiño played for CD Fundosa-ONCE.[1] [19] [20] [21] In a 2011 game against Getafe that his team won 87–82, he scored six points.[20] In a November 2013 game against Mideba Extremadura, he scored 9 points in an 80–57 victory for his team.[22]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biography . Channel 4 . 2013-11-22.
  2. Web site: JJ.PP. Londres 2012 — Portal del Consejo Superior de Deportes . Csd.gob.es . 2013-11-22 . es .
  3. Web site: 25 de septiembre de 2011. 00:00h Redacción.  Madrid. . Histórica medalla de bronce del equipo español de Baloncesto en Silla de Ruedas en el Campeonato de Europa — La Razón digital . Larazon.es . 2013-11-26. es .
  4. Web site: España acaricia los cuartos del Europeo en Silla de Ruedas . MARCA.com . 2013-11-23 . 2013-11-28 . es .
  5. Web site: Solidaridad Digital - ¡A por el oro! . Solidaridaddigital.es . 2009-10-08 . 2013-11-26 . es . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131224112344/http://www.solidaridaddigital.es/SolidaridadDigital/Noticias/Deportes/DetalleNoticia.aspx?id=6599 . 2013-12-24 .
  6. Web site: Publicada la lista para el Europeo de Baloncesto en Silla de Ruedas . Acb.Com . 2013-11-26. es .
  7. Web site: Página Oficial del Comité Paralímpico Español . Paralimpicos.es . 2013-11-22 . es . https://web.archive.org/web/20170329232312/http://www.paralimpicos.es/publicacion/buscador/datosbiografia.asp?idatleta=43808783Q . 2017-03-29 . dead .
  8. Web site: Lo Ăşltimo de lo Ăşltimo — Jaume LlambĂ Riera, jugador de la selecciĂłn espaĂąola de baloncesto nos habla de los obstĂĄculos diarios que encuentra en Madrid — Entrevistas y Reportajes . Loultimodeloultimo.com . 2013-11-22 . es . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203024201/http://www.loultimodeloultimo.com/index.php/reportajes/jaume-llambi-riera-jugador-de-la-seleccion-espanola-de-baloncesto-nos-habla-de-los-obstaculos-diarios-que-encuentra-en-madrid/ . 2013-12-03 .
  9. Web site: El baloncesto en silla de Ruedas ha experimentado una evolución espectacular . Diario La Comarca de Puertollano . November 22, 2013 . es.
  10. Web site: Spains Rafael Muino Gamez Collides With Italys... Fotografía de noticias | Getty Images España | 150996435 . Gettyimages.es . 2012-08-30 . 2013-11-22.
  11. Web site: Spains Rafael Muino Gamez Evades Italys... Fotografía de noticias | Getty Images España | 150996439 . Gettyimages.es . 2012-08-30 . 2013-11-22.
  12. Web site: Lim . Jeremy . Day One: Our favourite picks — PHOTOS: Paralympics in Action — xinmsn Sports . Sports.xin.msn.com . 2012-08-30 . 2013-11-22 .
  13. Web site: Foto: Los Juegos Paralímpicos en imágenes . AS.com . 2013-11-22 . es .
  14. Web site: Chùm ảnh giàu cảm xúc từ Paralympics London 2012 . Baotreonline.com . 2012-09-02 . 2013-11-22 . vi .
  15. Web site: Joanna Ruck and Steven Bloor . Paralympics 2012: Wednesday 29 August — live picture blog | Sport . theguardian.com . 2013-11-22.
  16. Web site: Wheelchair basketball alumni prepare for Paralympics quarterfinals — Athletic Department — The Shorthorn . M.theshorthorn.com . 2012-09-05 . 2013-11-22.
  17. Web site: RTVE.es . España roza la victoria contra Estados Unidos en baloncesto paralímpico . RTVE.es . 2012-09-02. 2013-11-22 . es .
  18. Web site: Country . Spitfirechallenge.ca . 2013-11-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203051410/http://www.spitfirechallenge.ca/paralympics%20men%20most%203%20pt%20fg%20all%20time%201960%20to%202012%20april%203%202013.htm . 2013-12-03 . dead .
  19. Web site: Trabajada victoria de España ante Holanda . MARCA.com . 2013-11-26. es .
  20. Web site: CID Casa Murcia Getafe, 82 - CD Fundosa ONCE, 87 - D. Honor — Esto es DxT . Estoesdxt.es . 2013-11-25 . es .
  21. Web site: CHAMPIONS CUP Valladolid, del 3 al 5 de MAYO de 2013 . BSR Valladolid . 2013-11-22 . es .
  22. Web site: Redacción - Badajoz. . Mucho toro para el Mideba. . Hoy.es . 2013-11-24. 2013-11-25 . es .