Peter Charles
Irish-British equestrian
About Peter Charles
Born 1960. Peter Charles is a British show jumper.
Peter Charles (born 18 January 1960) is a British equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping.
Originally a competitor for Great Britain, Charles changed nationalities to Irish in 1992. In 2007, he relinquished his status as an Irish rider and once again began representing Great Britain. He was in the British team which won the gold medal at the 2012 Olympics.
Charles reportedly sold his gold medal-winning horse, Vindicat W, to rock star Bruce Springsteen for his showjumper daughter Jessica.
He is the father of Harry Charles, a member of the British team that won show jumping gold at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
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Who is Peter Charles?
Irish-British equestrian
When was Peter Charles born?
Peter Charles was born on 18 January 1960 in Liverpool.
What is Peter Charles's occupation?
Peter Charles is a show jumper.
What nationality is Peter Charles?
Peter Charles is British.
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