Susana Rodriguez B1

  • Spain
  • Born: 1988
Biography

Spanish para triathlete Susana Rodriguez may have lost her eyesight as a result of albinism, but that hasn’t stopped her from consistently challenging herself further in life. In 2020 she put her medical career on hold to focus on her on goal of winning a medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.

She had finished fifth when the sport made its Paralympic debut at Rio 2016, before going on to win back-to-back world titles in 2018 and 2019.

In the lead up to Tokyo 2020, TIME magazine featured Susana on the cover and just weeks later she powered to the Paralympic gold she had dreamed of.

Career highlights:
- Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Champion
- 2018 & 2019 ITU PTVI World Champion
- 2019 PTVI Aquathlon World Champion
- 2019 PTVI European Champion

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Latest Athlete Results
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2024 Europe Triathlon Championships Vichy
22 Sep, 2024 - PTVI Women - 01:04:43
1
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
02 Sep, 2024 - PTVI Women - 01:04:19
1
2024 World Triathlon Para Series Montreal
29 Jun, 2024 - PTVI Women - 01:04:26
DNF
2024 World Triathlon Para Cup Vigo
01 Jun, 2024 - PTVI Women - DNF
2
2024 World Triathlon Para Series Yokohama
11 May, 2024 - PTVI Women - 01:04:34
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Athlete Fact Sheet
Given Name Susana
Family Name Rodriguez B1
Representing ESP
Para triathlon Class PTVI
Para triathlon Subclass B1
Year of Birth 1988
Place of Birth Vigo
Residence Spain
Coach Luis Piña
Sponsors Delikia Fresh
Hobbies Travel
Website https://www.susanarg.com/
Twitter @SuRGAcio
Facebook Athlete Facebook
World Triathlon Athlete ID 40701
Susana's next event
17 - 20 Oct, 2024
2024 World Triathlon Para Championships Torremolinos-Andalucia
Torremolinos, Spain • Start List
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