Rubén Beloki
Introduction '''Rubén Beloki Irribarren''' is a Basque pelota defensive player, often considered one of the best in the history of the sport. He was born in Burlada on 8 August 1974.His brother Alberto Beloki is also a professional pelotari known as Beloki II.
Professional career Beloki won The Championship of Spain in 1991 and 1992, and a golden medal on 1992 Summer Olympics demonstration, four Hand-pelota 1st championships (1995, 1998, 1999 and 2001), turning in the youngest player to win a txapela at the age of 20.The doubles championships of 1996 and 2003, and a total of 5 subchampionships in the same category.=== Hand-pelota (1st)=== Year Champion Subchampion Scoreboard Fronton1995   '''Beloki''' Erradonea 22-15Atano III1998 '''Beloki'''Eugi22-13 Atano III1999   '''Beloki'''Arretxe22-09Atano III2001  Eugi    '''Beloki'''22-13Atano III2001  '''Beloki'''    Eugi22-08Atano III2002 Barriola   '''Beloki'''22-03Atano III===Doubles-Pelota=== Year Champions Subchampions Score Fronton1993-94 Titin III - ArretxeRetegi II - '''Beloki'''22-14Ogueta1995-96 Capellán - '''Beloki'''Etxaniz - Arretxe22-18Atano III1999 (1) Nagore - Errandonea Berasaluze VIII - '''Beloki'''22-17 Atano III2001 Olaizola I - Goñi IIIAlustiza - '''Beloki'''22-13Atano III2003Koka - '''Beloki'''Olaizola II - Pascual22-15Atano III2005Martínez de Irujo - Goñi IIIBengoetxea VI - '''Beloki'''22-12Atano III2007Xala - Martínez de EulateOlaizola I - '''Beloki'''22-18Ogueta=== Hand-pelota (2nd)=== Year Champion Subchampion Scoreboard Fronton1993 '''Beloki'''Irazola22-10Anoeta
Personal life Rubén Beloki lived in Burlada until 29.After his marriage he moved to Gorraiz, where he lives with his wife and three children.A square and a fronton in the town are named after him.
Sources
External links * Beloki's Bio at Manista.com