Jean-Marcel Rozier
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Jean-Marcel Rozier (born 22 March 1936) is an equestrian
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...

 from France
France
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 and Olympic champion. He also owns the renowned Espace Rozier equestrian center in Bois-le-Roi, Seine-et-Marne
Bois-le-Roi, Seine-et-Marne
Bois le Roi is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France.-Transportation:Bois-le-Roi is served by the Bois-le-Roi station on the Transilien Paris – Lyon.-External links:* * *...

. He collaborated with the perfume company Chez Marionnaud to establish the Team Marionnaud, a show jumping
Show jumping
Show jumping, also known as "stadium jumping," "open jumping," or "jumpers," is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes commonly are seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics...

 team that includes his own sons, Philippe
Philippe Rozier
Philippe Rozier is a French show jumping rider. He began riding internationally thirty years ago, beginning with a spot on the 1980 gold-medal French team at the Junior European Championships...

 and Thierry Rozier
Thierry Rozier
Thierry Rozier was born on 31 July 1964. He is the son of Olympic medalist Marcel Rozier and the brother of Philippe Rozier, who is also an Olympic class rider. Thierry Rozier is a French show jumping rider. He represents the Team Marionnaud, which is organized by his father and is sponsored by the...

. Charlotte Casiraghi
Charlotte Casiraghi
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 of Monaco
Monaco
Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...

's Princely Family also rode for this team from 2001-2004.

Medals

  • 1968 : Silver Medal, Mexico
    Mexico
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     Olympics
  • 1970 : Gold Medal, French Championships
  • 1971 : Gold Medal, French Championships
  • 1974 : Gold Medal, French Championships
  • 1976 : Gold Medal, Montréal
    Montreal
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    Olympics

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