Steffen Peters

Equestrian and Olympic gold medalist

Steffen Peters - Equestrian and Olympic gold medalist
Born

September 18th, 1964
60 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in Germany and later becoming a naturalized American citizen, this equestrian specialized in dressage. The individual gained prominence in the equestrian world, competing at the highest levels, including the Olympic Games. The expertise in riding and training led to multiple international competitions and championships, showcasing remarkable talent in both individual and team events.

Won a team gold medal at the 2002 World Equestrian Games

Achieved individual medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Contributed to the U.S. team success at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

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