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French equestrian (born 1980) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nicolas Touzaint (born 10 May 1980 in Angers) is a French professional horserider specialising in three-day eventing. He was born into a family already known for its performance in equestrianism: his father, Jean-Yves Touzaint, was champion of France eventing in 1975 and 1976. His uncle, Thierry Touzaint, is a national coach in the same discipline.
Nicolas Touzaint and Hidalgo de l'Ile at the Lancer Village during the cross-country phase of Badminton Horse Trials 2008. | ||
Medal record | ||
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Equestrian | ||
Representing France | ||
Olympic Games | ||
2004 Athens | Team eventing | |
2024 Paris | Team eventing | |
2020 Tokyo | Team eventing | |
European Championships | ||
2003 Punchestown | Individual eventing | |
2007 Pratoni del Vivaro | Individual eventing | |
2003 Punchestown | Team eventing | |
2005 Blenheim | Team eventing | |
2007 Pratoni del Vivaro | Team eventing | |
2011 Luhmühlen | Team eventing | |
2013 Malmo | Team eventing |
On 4 May 2008 he became the first Frenchman to win the Badminton Horse Trials.[citation needed]
In 2024, he received a yellow card from the FEI for "Abuse of Horse - Excessive use of whip, bit and/or spurs" for his actions at the Marbach Horse Trials.[1]
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