Richard Oribe


Richard Oribe Lumbreras is a Spanish Paralympic swimmer born in San Sebastian. He started swimming very soon as a treatment for his congenital mental disability. He is one of the most awarded Spanish athletes of all time.

Personal

Oribe has cerebral palsy.

Swimming

In 2007, he competed at the IDM German Open.

Paralympics

He won a silver medal in the 100 metres freestyleS4 event at the 2008 Paralympics,
and at the 2012 Paralympics won a silver medal in the same event and a bronze in the 200 metres freestyle — S4.

Achievements