Ryan Torkkeli
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Canada,  Finland |
| Born | 10 November 1981 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada |
| Sport | |
| Country | Canada |
| Sport | Equestrian |
| Achievements and titles | |
| World finals | Herning 2022 |
Ryan Torkkeli (born 10 November 1981) is a Canadian-Finnish dressage rider. He competed at the 2022 World Championships in Herning, where he represented the Canadian team.[1] He is one of the few riders who represents Canada at the European tournament on the international dressage scene. He won several CDIs in Europe, among others, in Le Mans, Olomouc and Stadl-Paura.[2]
In 2024, Torkkeli was in the run for a spot in the Canadian team at the 2024 Summer Olympics.[3]
Torkkeli is of Finnish descent and also holds a Finnish passport.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ryan Torkkeli". FEI.org. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
- ^ King, Alison (2023-09-21). "Thunder Bay to Europe: The Move That Made Ryan Torkkeli's Career". HorseSport.com.
- ^ Howe, Sharon (2023-09-21). "Chatting with Ryan Torkkeli". Mulberry Tree Dressage.
- ^ "Ryan Torkkeli, Neophyte on Canadian Dressage Team, Breaks Through in 2021". Eurodressage. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ Ticklén, Margit (19 June 2021). "Tämä kahdeksikkojen mies Le Mansin CDI4* kilpailussa on suomalainen Ryan Torkkeli – GP-tulos eilen 70,74%". Horsemail.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved 16 August 2024.
External links
[edit]- Ryan Torkkeli (and here) at FEI
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