Joseba Jon Larrinaga Perea (5 June 1968 – 7 May 2013) was a

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from

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who competed mainly in category T46 distance running events. He was born in

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. Joseba had twice competed at the Paralympics, first in the

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then in the

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. At the 1996 games, he competed in the 5000m and the marathon, finishing fifth in the former and winning a silver medal in the latter in a mixed class of T42-46 behind compatriot Javier Conde, who set a new world record. In the 2000 games, he was restricted to the marathon; however, this time missed out on a medal, managing to finish in fifth. Joseba died on 7 May 2013 in Aramaio after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle.

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