Monica Theodorescu (born 2 March 1963) is a German retired equestrian and dressage rider.

Monica Theodorescu
Monica Theodorescu in 2015
Personal information
Born2 March 1963 (1963-03-02) (age 61)
Halle, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
Sport
SportEquestrianism
ClubRFV Warendorf
Medal record
Representing  West Germany
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul Team dressage
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1989 Mondorf Team dressage
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1992 Barcelona Team dressage
Gold medal – first place 1996 Atlanta Team dressage
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1990 Stockholm Team dressage
Bronze medal – third place 1990 Stockholm Individual dressage
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1993 Lipica Team dressage
Silver medal – second place 1993 Lipica Spécial dressage
Silver medal – second place 2007 La Mandria Team dressage
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Windsor Team dressage

Biography edit

Born in Halle, North Rhine-Westphalia, Monica Theodorescu is the daughter of the German, former Romanian, dressage rider George Theodorescu and the German show jumping rider Inge Theodorescu (born as Inge Fellgiebel).[1] Inge Fellgiebel was the daughter of Hans Fellgiebel, the brother of Erich Fellgiebel, a "July 20th" conspirator.[2] Monica was successful for 30 years as a rider in the international world of dressage. Her last team medal came at the European Championships at Windsor, England, in 2009.

In 2012, German Olympic Equestrian Committee appointed Theodorescu the new German dressage team trainer.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Gheorghe Teodorescu. Sports-reference.com. Retrieved on 15 August 2014.
  2. ^ Iannone, Giulia (15 October 2020). "Monica Theodorescu Remembers Her Timeless Parents". HorsesDaily.com. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Monica Theodorescu Appointed New German Team Trainer". eurodressage. 5 September 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2012.

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