Will Simpson (equestrian)
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| Born | June 9, 1959 (age 64) Springfield, Illinois, U.S | ||||||||||||||
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William "Will" Simpson (born June 9, 1959, in Springfield, Illinois) is an American show jumping competitor and Olympic champion.[1]
At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Simpson won the gold medal as part of the United States team in team jumping, together with McLain Ward, Laura Kraut, and Beezie Madden.[2]
In 2010 Simpson was featured in the television series A Rider's Story[3] along with his wife, fellow Grand Prix show jumper Nicole Shahinian-Simpson.
Early life[edit]
Simpson grew up in Peoria, Illinois. He was one of six children, and his mother signed him up for riding lessons alongside his sister.[4] He began riding when he was 11 years old at the Sangamon Pony Club. His first horse was Glenda Jo, a Thoroughbred mare. His mentors were George Morris, Rodney Jenkins and Bernie Traurig.[5]
Career[edit]
Simpson worked for Rodney Jenkins before setting out on his own in California. His business is based around riding, training and selling horses.[6]
Simpson was the 2008 Olympics Show Jumping Team Gold Medalist, riding Carllson Vom Dach. Over his career, he has been a five-time World Cup finalist, the winner of over 75 Grand Prixs, and held the World Wall Record for ten years. He currently holds the North American High Jump Record.[7]
Personal life[edit]
Simpson is divorced and has two children, Sophie and Ty. He plays tennis, skis, and cooks.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Will Simpson". Beijing Olympics. Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved August 18, 2008.
- ^ Harvey, Randy (August 18, 2008). "U.S. show-jumpers win gold in Hong Kong". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 18, 2008.
- ^ www.equestrianlife.com
- ^ "Will Simpson". Team USA. Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ "Will Simpson | Equestrian Coach". www.equestriancoach.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ "Will Simpson". Team USA. Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ "Will Simpson | Equestrian Coach". www.equestriancoach.com. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ "Will Simpson". Team USA. Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
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