Harry Charles (born 15 July 1999) is a British show jumping competitor.[1] He represented Great Britain at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, competing in individual jumping and team jumping.[1] Charles replaced Holly Smith in the individual competition.[2] In December, 2021 Harry won the Taittinger Ivy Stakes CI5* class individual jumping event at the London International Horse Show, staged at the ExCel Centre in London's Docklands, riding 15 year old gelding, Borsato (Contendro 1 x Nijinski). In 2024 he was a member of the British team that won show jumping gold at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, riding Romeo 88. Charles competed with a strapped arm after suffering a fracture four weeks prior to the Olympics.[3]

Harry Charles
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (1999-07-15) 15 July 1999 (age 25)
Sport
SportEquestrian
EventShow jumping
Medal record
Equestrian
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris Team jumping
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Herning Team jumping

Personal life

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Charles was born on 15 July 1999, a son of Peter Charles, a member of the team that won Britain's first team jumping gold medal for 60 years at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, and Tara Charles.[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Harry Charles". Olympedia.org. OlyMADmen. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  2. ^ Donald, Jennifer (2 August 2021). "'Everyone agreed to give the opportunity to Harry': Team GB manager explains Olympic showjumping team substitution". Horse & Hound. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Harry Charles revels in equestrian team gold after swapping fairways for saddle". The Guardian. PA Media. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
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