Kim Mangrobang

Kim Mangrobang
Mangrobang with her medals from the 2021 Southeast Asian Games
Personal information
Full nameMarion Kim Mangrobang
Born (1991-09-04) September 4, 1991 (age 33)
Manila, Philippines
Sport
Country Philippines
Coached bySergio Santos
Medal record
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Southeast Asian Games 6 2 0
Total 6 2 0
Representing  Philippines
Women's triathlon
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2021 Vietnam Individual
Gold medal – first place 2019 Philippines Individual
Gold medal – first place 2019 Philippines Mixed Relay
Gold medal – first place 2017 Putrajaya Individual
Silver medal – second place 2023 Cambodia Individual
Silver medal – second place 2015 Singapore Individual
Women's duathlon
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2023 Cambodia Individual
Gold medal – first place 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]

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.