Anky van Grunsven

Anky van Grunsven is one of only three equestrian Olympians to have won eight medals (together with Reiner Klimke and Isabell Werth), and the only rider to win an individual event three times in a row. She did so in the individual dressage, which she won in 2000 (on Bonfire) , 2004 and 2008 (on Salinero). In addition, she placed second in that event in 1996, and has won four silver team medals (in 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2008). Van Grunsven has also excelled in other competitions, winning the individual gold in the World Equestrian Games of 1994 and 2006, and winning the dressage World Cup eight times (1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008).