Patrik Kittel
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About
Swedish equestrian and horse rider who is known for competing in both the European Championship events and multiple Olympic Games. He was involved in a practice involving a horse's neck that has become banned because it harmed the animal while racing. He shares photos and clips of his riding through Instagram as well for his over 160,000 followers.
Before Fame
With a passion for the sport early on, he began earning recognition in 2008 when he first competed in the Summer Olympics in Beijing. He earned fourth place and went on to compete again in the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Team Dressage event.
Trivia
He earned a bronze medal both at the 2011 European Championships in Rotterdam in the Freestyle Dressage category and again in 2017 in Gothenburg in the Team Dressage category.
Family Life
He married Australian dressage rider Lyndal Oatley.
Associated With
Other Olympic competitors known for their performance in Equestrian events at the Olympic Games include Mark Phillips and Edmond Gibney.
