About Paddy McMahon
Lived 1933 – 2021 (aged 87). Paddy McMahon was a British equestrian.
Patrick McMahon (5 December 1933 – 4 April 2021 ) was a British show jumping champion.
McMahon was born in Derby. He won the European Show Jumping Championships in 1973 on Penwood Forge Mill, beating German Alwin Schockemöhle. In the same year he was voted in third place for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paddy McMahon?
British equestrian (1933–2021)
When was Paddy McMahon born?
Paddy McMahon was born on 5 December 1933 in Derby.
When did Paddy McMahon die?
Paddy McMahon died on 4 April 2021.
What was Paddy McMahon's occupation?
Paddy McMahon was an equestrian.
What nationality was Paddy McMahon?
Paddy McMahon was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paddy McMahon (equestrian)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paddy McMahon. https://biography.guide/paddy-mcmahon/
MLA: "Paddy McMahon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paddy-mcmahon/.
Chicago: "Paddy McMahon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paddy-mcmahon/.
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