About Wendy Irving
Born 1951. Wendy Irving is an equestrian.
Wendy Dell (; born 11 November 1951) is a Canadian equestrian. She competed in the three-day event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Dell is a Canadian equestrian who gained prominence as the first woman to represent Canada in the Olympic three-day event at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. Born in Hull, Quebec, Canada, she has made contributions to the sport both as a competitor and in various capacities post-competition.
After her victories in Cali, Wendy began training for the 1972 Munich Olympics with Mr. Herbert and the team at the Eglinton Equestrian Club, participating in numerous Ontario events. Following the final pre-Olympic Trials at Jokers Hill, she departed with the team for Munich.
Legacy and family Dell's contributions to Canadian equestrian have had a lasting impact. Her husband, George Dell, played a key role in organizing the first Niagara Polo charity event in Niagara on the Lake.
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Who is Wendy Irving?
Canadian equestrian
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Wendy Irving was born on 11 November 1951 in Ottawa.
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Wendy Irving is an equestrian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wendy Irving. https://biography.guide/wendy-irving/
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