Aimar Olaizola

Aimar Olaizola Apezetxea, also known as OlaizolaII, is a Basque pelotari and the younger brother of OlaizolaI. He is considered to be one of the greatest players in history.

Early life

Olaizola started to play pelota on the local fronton of his hometown, Goizueta, Navarre.

Professional career

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.

2nd Hand-Pelota singles championship

Two championships were played in 1999, due to disagreements between the two main professional Basque-pelota companies — Aspe and Asegarce.