Frank Chapot
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Francis Davis "Frank" Chapot (born February 24, 1932; Camden, New Jersey
) is an American equestrian who competed at six Olympic Games from 1956 to 1976, where he won two silver medals in the Team Mixed Jumping.
He married fellow Olympic equestrian Mary Mairs-Chapot in 1965. They were on the same Mixed Jumping team in 1964 and 1968, narrowly missing out on bronze in 1968 by 0.25 points. They retired to raise horses at Chado Farm, including champion show jumper Gem Twist
who won two Olympic silver medals and was named World’s Best Horse at the 1990 World Equestrian Games
in Stockholm.
Their daughters Laura Chapot and Wendy Chapot Nunn are also expert equestrians.
He was inducted into the United States Show Jumping Hall of Fame
in 1994, two years after his wife Mary.
Frank Chapot was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania
in 1955.
Camden, New Jersey
The city of Camden is the county seat of Camden County, New Jersey. It is located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 77,344...
) is an American equestrian who competed at six Olympic Games from 1956 to 1976, where he won two silver medals in the Team Mixed Jumping.
He married fellow Olympic equestrian Mary Mairs-Chapot in 1965. They were on the same Mixed Jumping team in 1964 and 1968, narrowly missing out on bronze in 1968 by 0.25 points. They retired to raise horses at Chado Farm, including champion show jumper Gem Twist
Gem Twist
Gem Twist was a world champion American Thoroughbred show jumping horse registered under the name Icey Twist. Bred by equestrian Frank Chapot, Gem Twist had an incredible career at the Grand Prix level...
who won two Olympic silver medals and was named World’s Best Horse at the 1990 World Equestrian Games
1990 FEI World Equestrian Games
The 1990 FEI World Equestrian Games were held in Stockholm, Sweden from July 24 to August 5, 1990. They were the first edition of the games which are held every four years and run by the FEI.-Events:13 events in 6 disciplines were held in Stockholm....
in Stockholm.
Their daughters Laura Chapot and Wendy Chapot Nunn are also expert equestrians.
He was inducted into the United States Show Jumping Hall of Fame
United States Show Jumping Hall of Fame
The Show Jumping Hall of Fame and Museum is an American organization located at facilities at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida. It came into existence in 1989 as a means to pay homage to the people and horses who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of show jumping.-Hall of Fame...
in 1994, two years after his wife Mary.
Frank Chapot was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
in 1955.