Will Simpson (equestrian)

Will Simpson

Beezie Madden on Authentic and Will Simpson on Carlsson vom Dach
Personal information
Born 1959-06-09
Medal record
Equestrian
Competitor for the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold 2008 Beijing Team jumping

William ("Will") Simpson (born June 9, 1959 in Springfield, Illinois) is an American show jumping competitor and Olympic champion.[1]

At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Simpson won the gold medal as part of the United States team in team jumping, together with McLain Ward, Laura Kraut, and Beezie Madden.[2]

In 2010 Simpson was featured in the television series A Rider's Story[3] along with his wife, fellow Grand Prix show jumper Nicole Shahinian-Simpson.

References

  1. ^ "Will Simpson". Beijing Olympics. Yahoo! Sports. http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/USA/Will+Simpson/221827. Retrieved 2008-08-18. 
  2. ^ Harvey, Randy (2008-08-18). "U.S. show-jumpers win gold in Hong Kong". Los Angeles Times. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/olympics_blog/2008/08/us-show-jumpers.html. Retrieved 2008-08-18. 
  3. ^ www.equestrianlife.com

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