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Ingrid Klimke is one of the famous Equestrian, who was born on the memorable day of April 1 in the year 1968. Hailing from the vibrant city of North Rhine-Westphalia, Ingrid Klimke is a proud citizen of Germany.
Equestrian who won two gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2012 Summer Olympics with her horse Abraxxas. She has more than 220,000 followers on her Instagram account.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Ingrid Klimke continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Ingrid Klimke |
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| First Name: | Ingrid |
| Last Name: | Klimke |
| Gender: | Female |
| Birthday: | April 1 |
| Birth Year: | 1968 |
| Age: | 55-years |
| Father: | Reiner Klimke |
| Siblings: | Michael Klimke, Rolf Klimke |
Career
She started riding horses at a very young age through her father’s assistance. She won gold at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen.
She won silver with her horse Hale-Bob at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Family
She married Andreas Busacker in 2011. They have two kids named Greta Klimke and Philippa Klimke. She and Reed Kessler are both equestrian Olympians.
Ingrid Klimke Timeline
2000
She appeared at five Olympics from 2000 to 2016.
2002
Like her father, she rides in both eventing and dressage at international events, for example, she was placed seventh at the 2002 Dressage World Cup Final with Nector van het Carelshof.
2008
With her horse Abraxxas, she won two gold medals in team eventing at the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2012 Summer Olympics.
2012
In January 2012 she was appointed to the position of "Reitmeister" (Riding Master, a special title of the German Equestrian Federation). Klimke is the second woman ever to be appointed as "Reitmeister".
2016
At the 2016 Summer Olympics, she won a team silver with Hale-Bob.
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2022
In 2022, she made her debut on the German dressage team at the World Championships, where she was awarded a team bronze medal.
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