Ludo Philippaerts
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Ludo Philippaerts is a Belgian show jumping
rider. He is a native of Genk
, Limburg, Belgium
.
. As an individual, he ranked 4th at both the 2000 Olympic Games and the 2004 Olympic Games. In Athens
, the Belgian team, of which he was a part, ranked 6th. At the 1992 Summer Olympics
in Barcelona
, Philippaerts and his late champion horse, Darco, ranked 7th.
Philippaerts won the 2008 FEI World Cup
final in Mechelen
, 26–30 December 2008. At the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games
in Aachen
, he had an individual rank of 9 and a team rank of 7. He competed at the World Equestrian Games
twice before, in 1998 and 1990.
He was the BP Cup Champion in Spruce Meadows
in 2006 and the 2006 winner of the Global Champions Tour
. In 2005, his fourth consecutive year of competition in the Show Jumping World Cup
, Philippaerts ranked 9th. He ranked 15th at the 1989 European Championships in Rotterdam
.
family. His brother, Johan Philippaerts, and his two older children are also show jumping riders.
He and his wife Veronique have four children:
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...
rider. He is a native of Genk
Genk
Genk is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. The municipality only comprises the city of Genk itself...
, Limburg, Belgium
Limburg (Belgium)
Limburg is the easternmost province of modern Flanders, which is one of the three main political and cultural sub-divisions of modern Belgium. It is located west of the river Meuse . It borders on the Dutch provinces of North Brabant and Limburg and the Belgian provinces of Liège, Flemish Brabant...
.
Career
Philippaerts is a four-time OlympianOlympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
. As an individual, he ranked 4th at both the 2000 Olympic Games and the 2004 Olympic Games. In Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, the Belgian team, of which he was a part, ranked 6th. At the 1992 Summer Olympics
1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
in Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, Philippaerts and his late champion horse, Darco, ranked 7th.
Philippaerts won the 2008 FEI World Cup
FEI World Cup Jumping 2008–09
The FEI World Cup Jumping 2008–09 will be the 31st edition of the premier international show jumping competition run by the FEI. The final held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 15, 2009 to April 19, 2009...
final in Mechelen
Mechelen
Mechelen Footnote: Mechelen became known in English as 'Mechlin' from which the adjective 'Mechlinian' is derived...
, 26–30 December 2008. At the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games
2006 FEI World Equestrian Games
The 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games were held in Aachen, Germany from August 20 to September 3, 2006. They were the 5th edition of the games which are held every four years and run by the FEI. It was held in the Soers, a district of Aachen...
in Aachen
Aachen
Aachen has historically been a spa town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Aachen was a favoured residence of Charlemagne, and the place of coronation of the Kings of Germany. Geographically, Aachen is the westernmost town of Germany, located along its borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, ...
, he had an individual rank of 9 and a team rank of 7. He competed at the World Equestrian Games
World Equestrian Games
The 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...
twice before, in 1998 and 1990.
He was the BP Cup Champion in Spruce Meadows
Spruce Meadows
Spruce Meadows is an equestrian facility in Calgary, Alberta built by the Southern Family and opened in 1976. The show jumping complex is in the foothills of the Alberta Rocky Mountains just south of the city and comprises...
in 2006 and the 2006 winner of the Global Champions Tour
Global Champions Tour
The Global Champions Tour is an annually celebrated show jumping competition.The sponsors include Jaeger-LeCoultre and Eurosport. Athina Onassis de Miranda is a patroness of the tour....
. In 2005, his fourth consecutive year of competition in the Show Jumping World Cup
Show Jumping World Cup
The FEI World Cup Show Jumping Final, is an annual international competition among the world’s best show jumping horses and riders. The series, created in 1978, today comprises 14 leagues on all continents. The best riders from 132 preliminary competitions qualify for the final. The FEI World Cup...
, Philippaerts ranked 9th. He ranked 15th at the 1989 European Championships in Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
.
Family
Philippaerts was born into an equestrianEquestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
family. His brother, Johan Philippaerts, and his two older children are also show jumping riders.
He and his wife Veronique have four children:
- Nicola and Olivier (twins), b.1993
- Thibaud, b.2001
- Anthony, b.2003
See also
- Equestrian at the 2000 Summer OlympicsEquestrian at the 2000 Summer OlympicsThe Equestrian Events at the 2000 Sydney Olympics included Dressage, Eventing, and Show Jumping. All three disciplines had both individual and team competitions.-Medals:-Event Summary:-Riders:*Imtiaz Anees*David O'Connor *Andrew Hoy*Mark Todd...
- Equestrian at the 2004 Summer OlympicsEquestrian at the 2004 Summer OlympicsThe events of the Equestrian at the 2004 Summer Olympics featured three equestrian disciplines: dressage, eventing and jumping. All three disciplines are further divided into individual and team contests for a total of six events....
- Equestrian at the 1996 Summer OlympicsEquestrian at the 1996 Summer OlympicsThe Equestrian events were held at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, United States, -Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
- Equestrian at the 1992 Summer OlympicsEquestrian at the 1992 Summer OlympicsThe Equestrian Events at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics included Dressage, Eventing, and Show Jumping. All three disciplines had both individual and team competitions.-Medals:-Medallists:-References:*...
- CSIO Spruce Meadows 'Masters' TournamentCSIO Spruce Meadows 'Masters' TournamentThe CSIO Spruce Meadows' 'Masters' Tournament is an annual fall equestrian show jumping event held in Calgary, Alberta. It is highlighted by the BMO Financial Group Nations’ Cup which offers a C$350,000 purse and is notable as "richest team show jumping event in the world" and also by the...
- European Show Jumping ChampionshipsEuropean Show Jumping ChampionshipsThe FEI European Show Jumping Championships is the European Championship for the equestrian discipline of show jumping. Like most other European Championships, it is held every two years. Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals are awarded in both the individual and team competition...