John Williams (equestrian)
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John Williams is an equestrian
from the United States of America, who competed for the USA in the US Eventing team at the 2004 Summer Olympics
, winning the bronze medal.
Williams was born in Mendon, New York, and attended the Rochester Institute of Technology
's School for American Craftsman, where he graduated after studying furniture design and woodworking. Williams spent time after college in Middleburg, Virginia, and now resides in Southern Pines
, North Carolina
with his wife, Ellen.
Williams has trained with many great eventers, including Jack Le Goff
, James C. Wofford
, and David
and Karen O'Connor
. Williams is also a recognized AHSA "R" Combined Training course designer, and designed the 2005 American Eventing Championship courses (novice to advanced).
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Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
from the United States of America, who competed for the USA in the US Eventing team at the 2004 Summer Olympics
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
, winning the bronze medal.
Williams was born in Mendon, New York, and attended the Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
The Rochester Institute of Technology is a private university, located within the town of Henrietta in metropolitan Rochester, New York, United States...
's School for American Craftsman, where he graduated after studying furniture design and woodworking. Williams spent time after college in Middleburg, Virginia, and now resides in Southern Pines
Southern Pines, North Carolina
Southern Pines is a town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 10,918 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Southern Pines is located at ....
, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
with his wife, Ellen.
Williams has trained with many great eventers, including Jack Le Goff
Jack le Goff
Jack le Goff was a French equestrian. He won a bronze medal in team eventing at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, together with Guy Lefrant and Jéhan Le Roy.-References:...
, James C. Wofford
James C. Wofford
James Cunningham Wofford is an American equestrian, who has competed in many international competitions in the sport of eventing. Today he is most known as a trainer of both horses and riders, and as a retired president of the AHSA and vice-president of the USET.Wofford now lives on his Fox Covert...
, and David
David O'Connor (equestrian)
David John O'Connor is a retired equestrian rider. He won many international competitions as well as the gold medal for the US in the 2000 Olympic Games. He is only the second American to have won the Badminton Horse Trials. O'Connor sits as the President of the US Equestrian Federation...
and Karen O'Connor
Karen O'Connor
Karen Lende O'Connor is an American equestrian. She was born February 17, 1958. Her family includes Joanne and Phillip Lende and brothers Steven and Chip. She grew up in Bolton, Massachusetts....
. Williams is also a recognized AHSA "R" Combined Training course designer, and designed the 2005 American Eventing Championship courses (novice to advanced).
Career highlights
2004- Olympic Games, bronze medal, individually 28th place (Carrick)
2002
- Team gold at the World Equestrian GamesWorld Equestrian GamesThe FEI World Equestrian Games are the major international championships for equestrianism, and administered by the Fédération Equestre Internationale . The games have been held every four years, halfway between sets of consecutive Summer Olympic Games, since 1990...
, individually 4th, Jerez, Spain - 2nd Rolex Kentucky Three DayRolex Kentucky Three DayThe Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event is an eventing competition held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The Rolex Kentucky is a CCI**** eventing competition, and the only four-star show in the Western Hemisphere. Four stars is the highest level of competition, the same level of...
Event CCI**** (Carrick) - 6th MBNA Foxhall Cup CCI*** (Sloopy)
2001
- 4th Morven Park Spring Horse Trials
- 12th Rolex Kentucky Three DayRolex Kentucky Three DayThe Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event is an eventing competition held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The Rolex Kentucky is a CCI**** eventing competition, and the only four-star show in the Western Hemisphere. Four stars is the highest level of competition, the same level of...
Event CCI**** (Carrick)
1999
- Selected to compete in Olympic Test Event, Sydney, Australia
1998
- 5th Radnor CCI**
1997
- Long-listed, European Championships
1996
- 2nd National Intermediate Championships, Radnor CCI**
1995
- 1st Mid-Atlantic Horse Trials Series
- 3rd National Intermediate Championships, Radnor CCI**, PA 3rd/
1994
- 3rd National Intermediate Championships, Radnor CCI**
- Winner National DeBroke Championships
- Long-listed, World Championships
1993
- 4th Rolex Kentucky Three DayRolex Kentucky Three DayThe Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event is an eventing competition held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The Rolex Kentucky is a CCI**** eventing competition, and the only four-star show in the Western Hemisphere. Four stars is the highest level of competition, the same level of...
Event, CCI***
1992
- Long-listed, Olympic Games
1991
- Pan American Games Three-Day Event Championship, Chatsworth, GA
1988
- 1st Intermediate CCI National Championship at Radnor