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Neal Shapiro

Full name: Neal Shapiro
Gender: Male
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Weight: 154 lbs (70 kg)
Born: July 22, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, United States
Country: USA United States
Sport: Equestrianism

Medals: 1 Silver, 1 Bronze (2 Total)

Biography

Neal Shapiro began riding at the age of five and joined the U.S. international team in 1965. In 1972 he became only the third U.S. rider to win an individual medal in an Olympic show jumping event. Later Shapiro and his wife, Suzy, lived on Long Island, where he became a well-known owner, trainer, and driver of trotting horses.

Results

Games Age City Sport Event Team NOC Rank Medal
1972 Summer 27 München Equestrianism Mixed Jumping, Individual United States USA 3 Bronze
1972 Summer 27 München Equestrianism Mixed Jumping, Team United States USA 2 Silver

Mixed Jumping, Individual

Event History
Games Age City Sport Country Horse Phase Unit Rank F JOF JOT
1972 Summer 27 München Equestrianism United States Sloopy Final Standings 3 8.00 8.00 46.00
1972 Summer 27 München Equestrianism United States Sloopy Round One 4T 4.00
1972 Summer 27 München Equestrianism United States Sloopy Round Two 1T 4.00

Mixed Jumping, Team

Event History
Games Age City Sport Team NOC Horse Phase Unit Rank F
1972 Summer 27 München Equestrianism United States USA Sloopy Final Standings 2 8.25
1972 Summer 27 München Equestrianism United States USA Sloopy Round One 2 QU 16.25
1972 Summer 27 München Equestrianism United States USA Sloopy Round Two 1T 16.00