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 Pelotari, brother of Olaizola I. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Aimar Olaizola |
| Nickname | Olaizola 2 |
| Born | 13 November 1979 |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Spain |
| Sport | Basque pelota |
Aimar Olaizola Apezetxea, also known as Olaizola II, is a Basque pelotari and the younger brother of Olaizola I. He is considered to be one of the greatest players in history.[1]
Early life
[edit]Olaizola started to play pelota on the local fronton of his hometown, Goizueta, Navarre.
Professional career
[edit]During his career, Olaizola II won in 2005, 2007, 2012 and 2013 the main hand-pelota championship — the singles championship — additionally reaching the finals of 2003, 2006, 2009 and 2015.
1st hand-pelota singles championship finals
[edit]| Year | Champion | Subchampion | Score | Fronton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Patxi Ruiz | Olaizola II | 22-7 | Atano III |
| 2005 | Olaizola II | Martínez de Irujo | 22-18 | Atano III |
| 2006 | Martínez de Irujo | Olaizola II | 22-17 | Atano III |
| 2007 | Olaizola II | Barriola | 22-10 | Atano III |
| 2009 | Martínez de Irujo | Olaizola II | 22-12 | Atano III |
| 2012 | Olaizola II | Martínez de Irujo | 22-07 | Bizkaia |
| 2013 | Olaizola II | Martínez de Irujo | 22-07 | Bizkaia |
| 2015 | Urrutikoetxea | Olaizola II | 22-19 | Bizkaia |
Cuatro y Medio championship finals
[edit]| Year | Champion | Subchampion | Score | Fronton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Olaizola II | Barriola | 22-13 | Ogueta |
| 2004 | Olaizola II | Barriola | 22-08 | Ogueta |
| 2005 | Olaizola II | Xala | 22-05 | Atano III |
| 2008 | Olaizola II | Martinez de Irujo | 22-17 | Atano III |
| 2011 | Olaizola II | Martínez de Irujo | 22-12 | Bizkaia |
| 2012 | Olaizola II | Bengoetxea VI | 22-9 | Ogueta |
| 2013 | Olaizola II | Martínez de Irujo | 22-16 | Ogueta |
| 2014 | Martínez de Irujo | Olaizola II | 22-17 | Bizkaia |
1st hand-pelota doubles championship finals
[edit]| Year | Champions | Subchampions | Score | Fronton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Koka - Beloki | Olaizola II - Pascual | 22-15 | Atano III |
| 2006 | Martínez de Irujo - Martínez de Eulate | Olaizola II - Zearra | 22-11 | Ogueta |
| 2008 | Olaizola II - Mendizábal II | Titín III - Laskurain | 22-17 | Ogueta |
| 2009 | Mtz. de Irujo - Goñi III | Olaizola II - Mendizabal II | 22-21 | Atano III |
| 2011 | Olaizola II - Begino | Xala - Beroitz | 22-14 | Bizkaia |
| 2014 | Martínez de Irujo - Barriola | Olaizola II - Aretxabaleta | 22-13 | Bizkaia |
| 2016 | Olaizola II - Urrutikoetxea | Martínez de Irujo - Rezusta | 16-10 | Bizkaia |
2nd Hand-Pelota singles championship
[edit]| Year | Champion | Subchampion | Score | Fronton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 (1) | Olaizola II | Hirigoyen | 22-16 | Astelena |
(1) Two championships were played in 1999, due to disagreements between the two main professional Basque-pelota companies — Aspe and Asegarce.
References
[edit]- ↑ Agiriano, Jon (2021-09-16). "Uno de los más grandes". El Correo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- (in Basque) Olaizola II profile
