Gregory McDermott (born 5 September 1958) is an Australian equestrian and horse trainer. He competed in the individual jumping event at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 5 September 1958 |
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| Sport | Equestrian |
McDermott was born in 1958 and grew up in Junee, New South Wales. He started out his working life as a shearer before moving to Western Australia to join a showjumping circuit set up by businessman Alan Bond.[1][2]
McDermott was on a short list for the 1984 Summer Olympics but did not qualify. At the 1988 Summer Olympics, McDermott entered the individual jumping event with his horse Mr Shrimpton. Mr Shrimpton had appeared at the 1984 Olympics, ridden by Greg Eurell. In competition in Seoul, McDermott was forced to withdraw from the Olympics when Mr Shrimpton damaged a tendon.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
During the 1990s, McDermott became a horse trainer. He trained Ossie Cossie to 19 wins from 59 starts between 1994 and 1998.[10][11][12][13]
McDermott carried the Olympic torch in Wagga Wagga during the 2000 Summer Olympics torch relay.[14]
References edit
- ^ "McDermott, Greg". The Horse Magazine. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ Hector, Chris (September 2013). "The McDermott Saga: Part One". The Horse Magazine. ISSN 0817-7686. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Greg McDermott". Australian Jumpiing. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ Hector, Chris (September 2013). "The McDermott Saga – Part 2". The Horse Magazine. ISSN 0817-7686. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Gregory McDermott Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ Walker, Cathy (21 December 1987). "Second Olympics in sight for jumper Mr Shrimpton". The Age. p. 27. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "McDermott faultless on way to World Cup". The Canberra Times. Vol. 64, no. 20, 015. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 29 January 1990. p. 21. Retrieved 25 January 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Partners back in the saddle". The Canberra Times. Vol. 63, no. 19, 469. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 26 January 1989. p. 18. Retrieved 25 January 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Junee jumper on Dortmund trail". The Canberra Times. Vol. 64, no. 19, 767. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 21 November 1989. p. 22. Retrieved 25 January 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Blue ribbon for Ossie at start 50". The Age. 19 October 1997. p. 71. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Olympian's bid for Cup". The Daily Telegraph. 20 February 1998. p. 114.
- ^ Thomas, Ray (24 August 1996). "Three hit by world ban". The Daily Telegraph. p. 134.
- ^ "CRIS: Horse Performance for Ossie Cossie". Racing and Wagering Western Australia. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "CSU shines through Olympic Torch ceremony". Charles Sturt University. 22 August 2000. Archived from the original on 21 June 2002. Retrieved 25 January 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
