Ian Lariba

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexFemale
Full nameIan•Lariba
Used nameIan•Lariba
Born13 October 1994 in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental (PHI)
Died2 September 2018 in Manila, Manila (PHI)
Measurements162 cm / 56 kg
AffiliationsDe La Salle University, Manila (PHI)
NOC Philippines

Biography

Ian Lariba played table tennis for the Philippines at the 2016 Rio Olympics, but had little chance to advance her career past that. She had been a student at De La Salle University, going undefeated during her time there, and being voted most valuable player three times. In 2017 Lariba developed leukemia and lived only one more year, dying at age 23.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2016 Summer Olympics Table Tennis PHI Ian Lariba
Singles, Women (Olympic) =65

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
2016 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony PHI Ian Lariba