Mark Phillips
Equestrian trainer and journalist
Born
September 22nd, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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An accomplished equestrian and trainer in the discipline of eventing. Competed for Great Britain in the 1972 Munich and 1976 Montreal Olympics, earning a team silver medal in 1972. Worked extensively as a trainer and has contributed to equestrian journalism, sharing insights on the sport and training methods.
Competed in the 1972 Munich Olympics, winning team silver
Trained several successful eventing horses
Contributed to equestrian journalism
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