David Broome, sportsman with a connection to Wales (Gwent)
David Broome
World Champion Show Jumper.Connection: Lives in Caldicot, Gwent and has business concern based in Wales.
comment by:PushHorseLives just outside Caldicot, Gwent.
comment by:RSCfanWon King George V Gold Cup six times with six different horses, a record yet to be equalled. One of his three sons, Matthew won team gold in both junior and young rider European championships. Nieces Marie Edgar (daughter of Liz) and Sophie (daughter of Freddie) have been European championship medallists at junior and young rider and pony level respectively.
comment by:RSCfanRepresented Britain at five Olympic Games (1960, 1964, 1968, 1972 and 1988) winning individual bronze medals in 1960 (Sunsalve) and 1968 (Mister Softee). Voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1960. Individual world champion in 1970 with Beethoven. Individual European champion in 1961 (Sunsalve), 1967 and 1969 (Mister Softee). Won team gold (Philco) in world championships in 1978. Last major team championship was 1991 European winning team silver (Lannegan).
comment by:RSCfanBorn cardiff in 1940. Family moved to Crick, near Chepstow when he was nine and he has lived there ever since.
comment by:queeniemartinWhat was David Broomes mothers maiden name? Just seeing if the rumour is true and I really am a distant relation! Think he may have been my grandfathers cousin!
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Biography.com
Short bio of World Champion Showjumper and Olympic medalist.