Elizabeth Ashton
Canadian equestrian
About Elizabeth Ashton
Born 1950. Elizabeth Ashton is a Canadian event rider.
Dr. Elizabeth "Liz" Ashton (born 16 March 1950) was a member of the Canadian Equestrian Team for Eventing, best known for captaining Canada's gold medal team at the 1978 Eventing World Championship. She was also chosen for Canada's team at the 1980 Summer Olympics, but did not compete due to the Canadian Olympic Committee's decision to boycott those Games. She did compete at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Ashton has also served as president of Victoria's Camosun College since 1994.
She was awarded the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation Medal in 1992 and the Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee medal in 2003.
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Who is Elizabeth Ashton?
Canadian equestrian
When was Elizabeth Ashton born?
Elizabeth Ashton was born on 16 March 1950 in Lancashire.
What is Elizabeth Ashton's occupation?
Elizabeth Ashton is an event rider.
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Elizabeth Ashton is Canadian.
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