John Whitaker

About

Equestrian who won a silver medal at the 1984 Olympics in the jumping team event.

Before Fame

He began riding horses when he was just 6 years old.

Trivia

He won four gold medals at the European Championships: in 1985, 1987, and 1989 in the jumping team event, and in 1989 in the jumping individual event.

Family Life

He raised three children with his wife Clare Barr.

Associated With

His niece, Ellen Whitaker, also became a successful equestrian.