Sir Mark Todd
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By Equestrian Life
The 63-year-old double Olympic individual eventing champion made the shock announcement at the Camphire International Horse Trials in Ireland last weekend, after being part of the New Zealand winning Nations Cup team.
“I had been thinking about it for some time,” said Sir Mark Todd, who will now turn his focus back to racing.
The FEI Rider of the 20th Century has claimed countless titles over his eventing career, including two individual Olympic gold medals, four Badminton titles, five Burghley titles and many more.
Equestrian Sports New Zealand chief executive, Dana Kirkpatrick has paid tribute to Sir Mark Todd.
“No one has given more to equestrian sport than Sir Mark, and the legacy he leaves is an inspiration to not just equestrians but to all New Zealanders. No one will ever forget where it all started with Charisma…and to remain at the top of the sport for so long is extraordinary.”
Equestrian Life wishes Sir Mark Todd a happy retirement from the sport, and wishes him all the best with his racing pursuits.
Mark Todd and NZB Land Vision
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