Will Simpson (equestrian)
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Born | June 9, 1959 (1959-06-09) (age 65) Springfield, Illinois, U.S | ||||||||||||||
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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.
Early life
Simpson grew up in Peoria, Illinois. He was one of six children, and his mother signed him up for riding lessons alongside his sister.[4] He began riding when he was 11 years old at the Sangamon Pony Club. His first horse was Glenda Jo, a Thoroughbred mare. His mentors were George Morris, Rodney Jenkins and Bernie Traurig.[5]
Career
Simpson worked for Rodney Jenkins before setting out on his own in California. His business is based around riding, training and selling horses.[6]
Simpson was the 2008 Olympics Show Jumping Team Gold Medalist, riding Carllson Vom Dach. Over his career, he has been a five-time World Cup finalist, the winner of over 75 Grand Prixs, and held the World Wall Record for ten years. He currently holds the North American High Jump Record.[7]
Personal life
Simpson is divorced and has two children, Sophie and Ty. He plays tennis, skis, and cooks.[8]
References
- ^ "Will Simpson". Beijing Olympics. Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved August 18, 2008.
- ^ Harvey, Randy (August 18, 2008). "U.S. show-jumpers win gold in Hong Kong". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 18, 2008.
- ^ www.equestrianlife.com
- ^ "Will Simpson". Team USA. Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ "Will Simpson | Equestrian Coach". www.equestriancoach.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ "Will Simpson". Team USA. Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ "Will Simpson | Equestrian Coach". www.equestriancoach.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ "Will Simpson". Team USA. Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
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- 1912
Lewenhaupt, Kilman, von Rosen, Rosencrantz (SWE)
- 1920
König, von Rosen, Norling, Martin (SWE)
- 1924
Thelning, Ståhle, Lundström, von Braun (SWE)
- 1928
Navarro, Álvarez, García (ESP)
- 1932 No medals awarded
- 1936
Hasse, von Barnekow, Brandt (GER)
- 1948
Mariles, Uriza, Valdés (MEX)
- 1952
White, Stewart, Llewellyn (GBR)
- 1956
Winkler, Thiedemann, Lütke-Westhues (EUA)
- 1960
Winkler, Thiedemann, Schockemöhle (EUA)
- 1964
Schridde, Jarasinski, Winkler (EUA)
- 1968
Day, Gayford, Elder (CAN)
- 1972
Ligges, Wiltfang, Steenken, Winkler (FRG)
- 1976
Parot, Rozier, Roguet, Roche (FRA)
- 1980
Chukanov, Poganovsky, Asmaev, Korolkov (URS)
- 1984
Fargis, Homfeld, Burr Howard, Smith (USA)
- 1988
Beerbaum, Brinkmann, Hafemeister, Sloothaak (FRG)
- 1992
Raijmakers, Romp, Tops, Lansink (NED)
- 1996
Sloothaak, Nieberg, Kirchhoff, Beerbaum (GER)
- 2000
Beerbaum, Nieberg, Ehning, Becker (GER)
- 2004
Wylde, Ward, Madden, Kappler (USA)
- 2008
Ward, Kraut, Simpson, Madden (USA)
- 2012
Skelton, Maher, Brash, Charles (GBR)
- 2016
Rozier, Staut, Bost, Leprevost (FRA)
- 2020
von Eckermann, Baryard-Johnsson, Fredricson (SWE)
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