Mary Gordon-Watson
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Mary Gordon-Watson (born 3 April 1948) is a British equestrian
, World champion, Olympic champion and European champion. She won a team gold medal in eventing
at the 1972 Summer Olympics
in Munich
, and finished fourth in individual eventing. She became European champion in 1969 and in 1971, and World champion in 1970.
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
, World champion, Olympic champion and European champion. She won a team gold medal in eventing
Eventing
Eventing is an equestrian event comprising dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. This event has its roots in a comprehensive cavalry test requiring mastery of several types of riding...
at the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
in Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
, and finished fourth in individual eventing. She became European champion in 1969 and in 1971, and World champion in 1970.