Interview with Enrique Rubio, Spanish Slalom and slide Champion

Interview

Hola Enrique! Can you introduce yourself?

I am Enrique Rubio, I am 19 and I am from Albacete (Spain) but i am currently living in Valencia where I am studying a physics degree. I consider myself as a normal person, calm and friendly. I love sports and I take my skates wherever I go.

How did you start skating?

I started skating when I was a child. I do not remember how old I was, but I actually started in 2011 when, in my city, was created the first skating club. Then I began to play inline hockey and to do speed skating. It was not until 2013 when I discovered the freestyle skating due to a competition that was held in Albacete (my city). At first, I competed also in battle, even once I competed in classic. But after a while I discarded battle and classic because of the time and I specialized more in speed slalom, jumps and slides. But especially on slides which is the modality where I have reached more achievements.

Why did you choose slalom skating?

Sincerely I do not know why but i love it. I think that it is a very complete sport and it has a lot of modalities to choose. Although i only train slides right now i like to do freeskate, hockey or speed skating when i can. Actually i do not think i could live without my skates.

Did you try other practices?

Yes, since i was young i am always practicing some sports. I have swum, i have played tennis and done taekwondo and i would like to prove more sports.

What are your goals for the 2017 World Roller Games?

I am wishing to go to the WRG and to do my best there. I know that the asian level in slides is very high but i am training a lot. My goals for the WRG are to make my slides perfect because the position i could reach not depends only on me. So if my performance on slides is as i
have trained it i will be happy.

How did you get in touch with Powerslide ?

Two years ago, in a national competition, the Spanish distributor from Powerslide came to talk with Pablo Soler and me because he was looking for sliders to collaborate with powerslide. Since then, I have been using powerslide skates and I am delighted with the treatment they give me, as well as the relationship we have. 

What kind of skates do you use?

Since the moment I started skating with Powerslide I’ve used various skates. I used KAZE skates with the Trinity frame system, which, in my opinion, it’s really interesting. I’ve also used SuperCruiser, but now I roll with TAU skates both to compete and diarial use with which I’m very happy. 

What a your project for the future?

Now i am only focus on this season and on the WRG. For the next season i want to improve my slides and i would like to participate in the Shanghai slalom open (SSO).

Fact sheet

Name: Enrique
Given name: Rubio
Date of birth: 13-09-1997
Birthplace: Albacete (Spain)
Size: 179 cm
Weight: 69 kg
Country: Spain
Residence: Valencia/Albacete
First steps on skates: I started with the skates playing hockey
Category: Freestyle slides
Studies: I am currently studying a physics degree
Other sports: I usually play racket sports like paddle, tennis or table tennis
Last movie seen: Fantastic beasts and where to find them
Favourite music: I like indie rock and alternative rock. Groups like Coldplay and Bastille
Video games: I do not usually play video games but if i have to choose a type of video games i prefer games about racing cars
Books: Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Skulduggery Pleasant
I like: Skating! (Obviously haha)
I don’t like: football and reggaeton
Quality: Perseverance
Flaw: (About skating?) Flexibility
Club/ team: Patinalba
Languages: Spanish and english (but not bilingual)
Alcohol or fruit juice? fruit juice
Beach or mountains? I prefer the mountain
Morning or evening? Morning
Cheese or dessert? Cheese
Rap, metal or techno? techno
Football or rugby? I hate football and i do not know so much about rugby (laughs)

Achievements

• 2 times Spanish Champion in slides (2015,2017)
• One time Spanish Champion in speed slalom (2016)
• 2 times vice-champion of Spain in slides (2014, 2016)
• Winner of the PSWC in 2015
• Current european champion in slides (2016)

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