Kevin Freeman
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Kevin John Freeman (born October 21, 1941) is an American equestrian
who competed at three Olympic Games, winning silver medals in team eventing in 1964 and 1972.
, Freeman grew up on a farm in nearby Molalla
. After attending Cornell University
, Freeman developed his equestrian skills in California
. He competed in the 1963 Pan American Games
, earning a gold medal in team competition, and a silver as an individual.
for the United States at the 1964 Summer Olympics
in Tokyo aboard Gallopade, earning a silver medal in team competition and finishing 12th individually. Freeman competed again in the 1968 Summer Olympics
in Mexico City, but as a reserve on the U.S. team, did not receive a medal.
Freeman competed again for the U.S. in the 1972 Summer Olympics
aboard Good Mixture, earning a second Olympic silver medal in team eventing.
in 1991, and in 2009, was inducted into the United States Eventing Association
Hall of Fame along with Good Mixture, his horse at the 1972 Olympics. Freeman lives in the Garden Home
neighborhood of Portland.
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
who competed at three Olympic Games, winning silver medals in team eventing in 1964 and 1972.
Early life
Born in Portland, OregonPortland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, Freeman grew up on a farm in nearby Molalla
Molalla, Oregon
Molalla is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 5,647 at the 2000 census.-History:Molalla was named after the Molalla River, which in turn was named for the Molala, a Native American tribe that inhabited the area. William H. Vaughan took up a donation land claim in...
. After attending Cornell University
Cornell University
Cornell University is an Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York, United States. It is a private land-grant university, receiving annual funding from the State of New York for certain educational missions...
, Freeman developed his equestrian skills in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. He competed in the 1963 Pan American Games
1963 Pan American Games
The 4th Pan American Games were held from April 20 to May 5, 1963 in São Paulo, Brazil.- Medal count :To sort this table by nation, total medal count, or any other column, click on the icon next to the column title.Note...
, earning a gold medal in team competition, and a silver as an individual.
Olympics
In 1964, Freeman competed in eventingEventing
Eventing is an equestrian event comprising dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. This event has its roots in a comprehensive cavalry test requiring mastery of several types of riding...
for the United States at the 1964 Summer Olympics
1964 Summer Olympics
The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan in 1964. Tokyo had been awarded with the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this honor was subsequently passed to Helsinki because of Japan's...
in Tokyo aboard Gallopade, earning a silver medal in team competition and finishing 12th individually. Freeman competed again in the 1968 Summer Olympics
1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City, Mexico in October 1968. The 1968 Games were the first Olympic Games hosted by a developing country, and the first Games hosted by a Spanish-speaking country...
in Mexico City, but as a reserve on the U.S. team, did not receive a medal.
Freeman competed again for the U.S. in the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
aboard Good Mixture, earning a second Olympic silver medal in team eventing.
After competition
He was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of FameOregon Sports Hall of Fame
The Oregon Sports Hall of Fame honors Oregon athletes, teams, coaches, and others who have made a significant contribution to sports in Oregon. The first class was inducted in 1980, with new inductees added in the fall...
in 1991, and in 2009, was inducted into the United States Eventing Association
United States Eventing Association
This article is about the U. S. Eventing Association. For the United States Energy Association, see The United States Eventing Association is the organization responsible for organizing, promoting and adjudicating equestrian eventing within the United States of America...
Hall of Fame along with Good Mixture, his horse at the 1972 Olympics. Freeman lives in the Garden Home
Garden Home-Whitford, Oregon
Garden Home-Whitford is a census-designated place consisting of the neighborhoods of Garden Home and the smaller Whitford area in Washington County, Oregon, United States. They are located in the southwest hills of Portland, near Beaverton. As of the 2000 census, the CDP population was 6,931.-...
neighborhood of Portland.