Kim Mangrobang

Marion Kim Mangrobang (born September 4, 1991) is a professional Filipina triathlete.[1] Mangrobang is a gold medalist in Southeast Asian Games women’s and mixed relay triathlon.[2]

Kim Mangrobang
Personal information
Full nameMarion Kim Mangrobang
Born (1991-09-04) September 4, 1991
Manila, Philippines
Sport
Country Philippines
Coached bySergio Santos
Medal record
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Southeast Asian Games 3 1 0
Total 3 1 0
Representing  Philippines
Women's triathlon
Southeast Asian Games
2019 Philippines Individual
2019 Philippines Mixed Relay
2017 Putrajaya Individual
2015 Singapore Individual

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]

See also

References
  1. Union, International Triathlon. "Athlete Profile: Marion Kim Mangrobang". Triathlon.org. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  2. Jr, Artemio T. Engracia. "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. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
  4. "Kim Mangrobang". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
  5. Reyes, Marc Anthony. "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. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  7. Engracia, Jun. "Kim Mangrobang wins gold anew as Filipinos secure triathlon double sweep". sports.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  8. Deona, Marga. "Mangrobang captures back-to-back SEA Games triathlon gold". Rappler. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
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