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Birth name | Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi |
Born | [1] | 28 March 2003
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Sport | Equestrian |
Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi (born 28 March 2003) is an equestrian who represents the United Arab Emirates.
He was introduced to riding at a young age. His father was a show bumper who went on to train riders. [2]
At the age of 15 years-old he won a silver medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina. [3] [4] [5]
At the 2022 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, Al Marzouqi won two medals in the show jumping, an individual silver and team bronze. [3] [4] [6]
In May 2024, he won the CSI4* 1.55m Grand Prix title at the Montefalco Championship in Italy, riding Enjoy de la Mure. [7]
In July 2024, he was announced to be the flag carrier for the United Arab Emirates at the 2024 Paris Olympics. [8]
He graduated with a double bachelor’s degree from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. [3] [4]
Personal information | |
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Birth name | Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi |
Born | [1] | 28 March 2003
Sport | |
Country | ![]() |
Sport | Equestrian |
Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi (born 28 March 2003) is an equestrian who represents the United Arab Emirates.
He was introduced to riding at a young age. His father was a show bumper who went on to train riders. [2]
At the age of 15 years-old he won a silver medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina. [3] [4] [5]
At the 2022 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, Al Marzouqi won two medals in the show jumping, an individual silver and team bronze. [3] [4] [6]
In May 2024, he won the CSI4* 1.55m Grand Prix title at the Montefalco Championship in Italy, riding Enjoy de la Mure. [7]
In July 2024, he was announced to be the flag carrier for the United Arab Emirates at the 2024 Paris Olympics. [8]
He graduated with a double bachelor’s degree from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. [3] [4]