| Full Name | Date of Birth | Birth Place |
|---|---|---|
| Anky van Grunsven | 02 Jan, 1968 | Netherlands |
| Sports | Team | Nationality |
| Equestrian | Netherlands (Equestrian) |
Dutch |
Born on 2nd January 1968 in North Brabant, Theodora Elisabeth Gerarda "Anky" van Grunsven is a prominent Dutch dressage rider who has earned three Olympic gold medals in the individual event. She is the only rider who has competed at every World Equestrian Games since its inception in 1990.
The lady has earned numerous accolades in the sport amongst which some are listed here:-
- Winner of three gold (Individual Dressage), five silver (in a team as well as individual event) and a bronze medal in team at the Olympics, held in between 1992-2012
- Secured two gold and five silver medals at the FEI World Equestrian Games, held in 1994, 1998 and 2006, respectively
- Bagged Five gold, eight silver and three bronze medals at the European Equestrian Championships, held in between 1991-2015
- Won nine gold, one silver and one bronze medal in individual dressage event at the Reem Acra FEI World Cup dressage competition, held in between 1995-2009
- Entitled as "Dutch Sportswoman of the Year" in 1994 and received the "Jaap Eden Award"
- She has been chosen as the Flagbearer for Netherlands at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
Updated On :01 Oct, 2020
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