Michael Whitaker

For other people named Michael Whitaker, see Michael Whitaker (disambiguation).
Michael Whitaker
Personal information
Full name Michael Whitaker
Nationality  United Kingdom
Discipline Show jumping
Born (1960-03-17) 17 March 1960
Huddersfield
Height 5.8 ft 0 in (1.77 m)
Weight 152 lb (69 kg; 10 st 12 lb)
Michael Whitaker with Amai at Internationalen Pfingstturnier Wiesbaden 2013

Michael Whitaker (born 17 March 1960) is a British Olympic equestrian rider, who competes in the sport of show jumping.

Career

Younger brother of John Whitaker, Michael Whitaker began competing on ponies at the age of 7. At the age of 16, he made his debut in international competitions and in 1980 he became the second youngest winner of the Hickstead Derby, at the age of 20. In September 1993 he took over from his brother John as the internationally top-ranked show jumping rider.

Horses

Major achievements

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