David O'Connor (equestrian)

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Medal record
Equestrian
Olympic Games
Gold 2000 Sydney Individual three-day event
Silver 1996 Atlanta Team three-day event
Bronze 2000 Sydney Team three-day event
World Championships
Gold 2002 Jerez Team three-day event

David O'Connor is a well known equestrian rider who competes in eventing competitions. He has won many international competitions as well as the gold medal for the US in the 2000 Olympic Games held in Sydney, making him only the third American to win the individual gold in an equestrian competition. He is only the second American to have won the Badminton Horse Trials. O'Connor currently sits as the President of the US Equestrian Federation. His latest business venture is a partnership with Equestrian Services, LLC to exclusively offer the world’s first branded equestrian facilities and amenities for residential communities and resorts worldwide.

Some of his best horses included:

[edit] Family history

O'Connor was born January 18, 1962 to Sally and Jay O'Connor. He has one older brother, Brian O'Connor. Both of O'Connor's parents were involved in equestrian sports and introduced him to horses at a very young age.

In 1993, O'Connor married Karen (nee Lende). Karen O'Connor is also a well known eventing figure and has competed in international events including the Olympic Games.

[edit] Career highlights

2003

•Awarded the Wofford Cup

2002

•Named Equestrian of the Year by USA Equestrian Recipient of the USA Equestrian Sportsmanship Award

•World Equestrian Games

  • Team Gold Giltedge
  • Individual 10th Giltedge

•Fair Hill International CCI***

  • 1st Custom Made

•Radnor Hunt CCI**

  • 1st Nicki Henley
  • 6th Wyndham

2001

•Fair Hill International CCI***

  • 1st The Native
  • 3rd Tigger Too

•Radnor CCI**

  • 2nd Persistent Rain

•Rolex CCI****

  • 1st Giltedge
  • 2nd Custom Made

2000

•Individual Gold, Olympic Games, Sydney, Australia

  • Custom Made

•Team Bronze, Olympic Games, Sydney, Australia

  • Giltedge

•Rolex CCI****

  • 2nd Rattle and Hum (highest placed American)

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