Christina Liebherr (born 16 March 1979) is a German-born Swiss equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping.

Christina Liebherr
Personal information
Full nameChristina Liebherr
Nationality Switzerland
DisciplineShow jumping
Born (1979-03-16) 16 March 1979 (age 45)
Stuttgart, West Germany
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight132 lb (60 kg; 9 st 6 lb)
Medal record
Representing  Switzerland
Equestrian
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Beijing Team jumping
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2005 San Patrignano Individual jumping
Silver medal – second place 2005 San Patrignano Team jumping

She won the bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in team jumping following the disqualification of Norwegian rider Tony André Hansen.[1]

Career

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Christina Liebherr began riding at the age of nine. From December 1995 till August 2011 she was trained by German Rider Susanne Behring.

She was selected for the 2008 Summer Olympics where she rode LB No Mercy and won the bronze medal in team jumping following the disqualification of Norwegian rider Tony André Hansen.

Personal life

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Her grandfather is the founder of the Liebherr Group; Hans Liebherr.

Horses

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Current

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  • LB Callas Sitte (born 1998), Zangersheide, Mare, sire: Calvaro Z, Owner: Hans Liebherr
  • LB Con Grazia CH (born 2003), Mare, sire: Con Spirito R, damsire: Karondo v. Schlösslihof, Owner: Hans Liebherr

Former show horses

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  • LB No Mercy (born 1995), Gelding, sire: Libero H, damsire: Dillenburg, Owner: Hans Liebherr

Successes

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  • Olympic Games:
    • 2004: with LB No Mercy - Rank 5 (Team) + Rank 14 (Individual)
    • 2008: with LB No Mercy - Rank 3 (Team)
  • FEI World Equestrian Games
    • 2006, Aachen: Rank 5 (Team) + Rank 11 (Individual)
  • European Championships:
    • 2005, San Patrignano: Rank 2 (Team) + Rank 2 (Individual)

References

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  1. ^ "Norwegian stripped of Olympic equestrian bronze". USA Today. Associated Press. 2008-12-22. Retrieved 2008-12-23.