Sophie Christiansen

About

Paralympic equestrian who has won numerous gold medals at the Paralympics, including three at the 2012 Games in London.

Before Fame

She began riding horses when she was six, as a means of psychotherapy for the cerebral palsy that she was born with.

Trivia

In 2013 she was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

Family Life

She was born in Ascot, Berkshire, England.

Associated With

She belongs to an elite list of British athletes to win a Paralympic gold medal, which includes David Weir.