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Born | June 9, 1959 Springfield, Illinois, U.S | (age 64)||||||||||||||
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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.
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]
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]
Simpson is divorced and has two children, Sophie and Ty. He plays tennis, skis, and cooks. [8]
Will Simpson | |||||||||||||||
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Personal information | |||||||||||||||
Born | June 9, 1959 Springfield, Illinois, U.S | (age 64)||||||||||||||
Medal record
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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.
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]
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]
Simpson is divorced and has two children, Sophie and Ty. He plays tennis, skis, and cooks. [8]