Hermann Schridde
West German equestrian
About Hermann Schridde
Lived 1937 – 1985 (aged 47). Hermann Schridde was a German show jumper.
Hermann Schridde (3 July 1937, in Celle – 18 May 1985 in Meißendorf, near Winsen) was a German equestrian. Schridde won the German show jumping championship in 1960.
Schridde was a show jumper at the 1964 Summer Olympics for the United Team of Germany. He won a gold medal in the team event and a silver medal in the individual event. In 1965, he won the European Show Jumping Championships in Aachen riding Dozent. At the 1968 Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the team event, riding for West Germany. He qualified for West Germany for the 1972 Summer Olympics, but withdrew, and founded a private school for parachutists in Meißendorf.
He was appointed German federal show jumping trainer in 1980, and held the post until his death from an aircraft crash in 1985.
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Who was Hermann Schridde?
West German equestrian (1937–1985)
When was Hermann Schridde born?
Hermann Schridde was born on 3 July 1937 in Celle.
When did Hermann Schridde die?
Hermann Schridde died on 18 May 1985 in Winsen an der Aller.
What was Hermann Schridde's occupation?
Hermann Schridde was a show jumper.
What nationality was Hermann Schridde?
Hermann Schridde was German.
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