Karen O'Connor

About

Three day eventing equestrian known for winning the silver medal at the 1996 Olympic Games and two gold medals at the 2007 Pan American Games. She was named Eventing Horseman of the Year by The Chronicle of the Horse in 1996.

Before Fame

She was given a horse named Midnight by her parents for her eleventh birthday.

Trivia

She and her husband became the first husband and wife combination to share two Olympic medals.

Family Life

She married David O'Connor, also an equestrian, in 1993.

Associated With

She and Pippa Funnell are both famous three day event riders.