| Birthdate: |  |
6/23/1955 | |
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| Birthplace: | Inwil, Switzerland | Residence: | St. Josefen, Switzerland | |||
| Represents: | Switzerland | |||||
| Nations Cup Starts: | 122 | Nations Cup Wins: | 17 | |||
| World Cup Starts: | 117 | World Cup Wins: | 6 | |||
| Horses for LVWI: | La Toya III |
Career Highlights:
Olympic Games:
| 2004 Athens | |
Horse: Tinka’s Boy | |
Individual rank: 46 | |
Team rank: 5 |
| 2000 Sydney | Horse: Tinka’s Boy | Individual rank: 29 | Team rank: 2 | |||
| 1996 Atlanta | Horse: Adelfos | Individual rank: 67 | Team rank: 6 | |||
| 1992 Barcelona | Horse: Shandor | Individual rank: 12 | Team rank: 5 | |||
| 1988 Seoul | Horse: Shandor | Individual rank: 7 | Team rank: 7 |
World Cup Finals:
| 2004 Milan, Italy | |
Horse: Tinka’s Boy | |
Individual rank 3 |
| 2003 Las Vegas, Nev., USA | Horse: Tinka’s Boy | Individual rank: 5 | ||
| 2002 Leipzig, Germany | Horse: Tinka’s Boy | Individual rank: 9 | ||
| 2001 Göteborg, Sweden | Horse: Tinkas’ Boy | Individual rank: 1 | ||
| 2000 Las Vegas, Nev., USA | Horse: Tinka’s Boy | Individual rank: 2 |
World Championships
| 2002 Jerez de la Frontera, Spain | |
Horse: Tinka’s Boy | |
Individual rank: 23 | |
Team rank: 12 |
| 1994 The Hague, The Netherlands | Horse: Goldlights | Individual rank: 11 | Team rank: 3 | |||
| 1982 Dublin, Ireland | Horse: Insolvent | Individual rank: 38 | Team rank: 9 | |||
| 1978 Aachen, Germany | Horse: Marlon | Individual rank: 41 | Team rank: 7 |
Continental, Regional Games & Championships
| 2005 European Championships San Patrignano, Italy | |
Horse: La Toya III | |
Individual rank: 32 | |
Team rank: 2 |
| 2003 European Championships Donaueschingen, Germany | Horse: Tinka’s Boy | Individual rank: 27 | Team rank: 3 | |||
| 2001 European Championships Arnhem, The Netherlands | Horse: Tinka’s Boy | Individual rank: 4 | Team rank: 6 | |||
| 1999 European Championships Hickstead, Great Britain | Horse: Tinka’s Boy | Individual rank: 2 | Team rank: 2 | |||
| 1991 European Championships La Baule, France | Horse: Shandor | Individual rank: 10 | Team rank: 3 |
Major Competitions:
| 2005 Nations Cup/team event Rotterdam, The Netherlands | |
Horse: La Toya III | |
Team rank: 1 |
| 2005 Speed and Handiness, San Gallo, Italy | Horse: Royal Charmer | Individual rank: 1 | ||
| 2005 Hit and Hurry, Madrid, Spain | Horse: Royal Charmer | Individual rank: 1 | ||
| 2005 Grand Prix/Mixed Competition, Vigo, Spain | Horse: La Toya III | Individual rank: 1 | ||
| 2000 Speed and Handiness, Bordeaux, France | Horse: Sir Galahad | Individual rank: 1 |
National Championships:
| 2005 | |
Horse: Granie | |
Rank: 8 |
| 2000 | Horse: Cosima | Rank 1 |
Fuchs has been competing as a showjumper since the age of 13. He is a World Cup Champion (2001), a silver and bronze medallist at the European Championships, a five-time Olympian and silver medallist at the 2000 Sydney games, and a five-time Swiss national champion. He rode in his first Nations Cup event for Switzerland in 1974 and he continues to be ranked among the top 10 showjumpers in the world.
Markus Fuchs Bio – add one
Marital status: Married
Spouse:Mayan
Partner’s involvement with horses: She has no involvement
Children/names and ages: Philippe, 24, and Patrice, 18
Children’s involvement with horses: They are not involved with horses
Parents:Matthias and Josefine
Parents’ involvement with horses: Father was a horse dealer
Who inspires you in the sport:My ego and my drive
Favorite food:Everything!
Hobbies:Swimming and reading
How do you relax?Read
Sponsor/team:Team Sony Ericsson
How long with sponsor/team:Six years
Trainer:Have not had a trainer for the past 10 years
What would you do if you were not an international show jumper:Banker
Who inspired you to become a show jumper:My parents
Advice to children who aspire to follow in your footsteps:Never give up
Involvement in charitable/philanthropic causes:
Location/date of first competition:1966 - almost 40 years ago!
First international win:
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Five-time Olympian, five-time Swiss national champion, member of the Swiss national team for 20 years.
| Name and barn name: | |
La Toya III |
| Foaling date: | 1995 | |
| Rider: | Markus Fuchs | |
| Owner: | Adolfo Turi | |
| Sponsor team: | Sony Ericsson | |
| Previous owner(s) and rider: | Kristof Cleesen | |
| Career earnings: | Several Grand prix placings and a victory in the Vigo ( Spain) 2005 Grand Prix Describe the horse’s personality, habits, training tips, treats, etc. She is a sensitive mare and a bit hot to handle! | |
| First partnership with this horse: | 2001 | |
| Most embarrassing moment with this horse: | The 2005 European Championships | |
| Most memorable moments with this horse: | The Vigo ( Spain) Grand Prix in 2005 |