Jim Elder

Jim Elder

Robert James "Jim" Elder, O.C. (born 27 July 1934) is a Canadian horse rider famous for his accomplishments in Equestrian.

Born in Toronto, Ontario, Elder started competitive jumping at the age of 16 in 1950. In 36 years of competition, he has won an Olympic Gold Medal, one Olympic Bronze, Two Pan Am Gold Medals, and one World Championship Gold. In 1983, he was honoured with the Order of Canada and in 2003 he was inducted into [http://www.canadaswalkoffame.com/inductees/03_jim_elder.xml.htm Canada's Walk of Fame] .

Since retiring, he has worked with Big Brothers and several other charity foundations including the Community Association of Riding for the Disabled in Ontario and the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association and is one of the co-founders of the Toronto Polo Club. He has several children who have had success in Show Jumping.

In 1983, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.

References

* [http://72.232.38.190/EN/athletes/query/details2.php?id=35684 Canadian Olympic Committee profile]
* [http://www.canadianencyclopedia.ca/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0002556 James Elder] at The Canadian Encyclopedia


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