David Foster (equestrian)

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David Foster
Personal information
NationalityIrish
Born(1955-03-26)26 March 1955
Enfield, Ireland
Died13 April 1998(1998-04-13) (aged 43)
Rathmolyon, Ireland
Sport
SportEquestrian
Medal record
Equestrian
Representing  Ireland
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1979 Luhmühlen Team eventing

David Foster (26 March 1955 – 13 April 1998) was an Irish equestrian. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics, the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 1996 Summer Olympics.[1]

Foster was killed in a riding accident in 1998. The David Foster Injured Riders Fund, whose sole purpose is to financially help injured riders, was formed the following year by his wife Sneezy.[2]

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "David Foster Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  2. ^ "David Foster Injured Riders Fund". Retrieved 30 April 2020.