Rubén Ruzafa Cueto (born 9 September 1984 in Valencia) is a professional triathlete, cyclo-cross and mountain bike cyclist.[1] He is a four-time World Triathlon Cross world champion and a three-time XTERRA Triathlon world champion.[2][3]

Ruben Ruzafa
Personal information
Full nameRubén Ruzafa Cueto
National teamSpain
Born (1984-09-09) September 9, 1984 (age 40)
Valencia, Spain
Sport
CountrySpain
SportTriathlon, Cyclo-cross, Mountain biking
Medal record
Men's triathlon
Representing  Spain
World Triathlon Cross Championships
Gold medal – first place 2018 Elite
Gold medal – first place 2016 Elite
Gold medal – first place 2015 Elite
Gold medal – first place 2014 Elite
Silver medal – second place 2019 Elite
Silver medal – second place 2017 Elite
Silver medal – second place 2013 Elite
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Elite
XTERRA Triathlon World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2014 Elite
Gold medal – first place 2013 Elite
Gold medal – first place 2008 Elite
Silver medal – second place 2016 Elite
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Elite
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Elite
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Elite
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Elite

Major results

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Cyclo-cross

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2006
1st   U23 National Cyclo-cross Championships

Mountain

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2004
1st   U23 National Cross-country Championships
2005
1st   World Team Relay Championships (with José Antonio Hermida, Oliver Avilés and Rocio Gaminal)
1st   U23 National Cross-country Championships
2006
1st   U23 National Cross-country Championships
2008
1st   National Cross-country Championships

Triathlon

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2008
1st Xterra World Championships
2013
1st Xterra World Championships
2014
1st World Cross Triathlon Championships
1st Xterra World Championships
2015
1st World Cross Triathlon Championships
2016
1st World Cross Triathlon Championships
1st European Cross Triathlon Championships
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References

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  1. ^ "Ruben Ruzafa". ProCyclingStats. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
  2. ^ "Rubén Ruzafa Cross Triathlon World Champion". Triathlon Noticias. 10 July 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Rubén Ruzafa bronze in the XTerra World Championship". Triathlon Noticias. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2022.