Alfons Lütke-Westhues
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Alfons Lütke-Westhues (17 May 1930 in Westbevern – 8 March 2004 in Warendorf
) was a German equestrian
and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in show jumping
with the German team at the 1956 Summer Olympics
in Stockholm.
His brother August Lütke-Westhues
was also an equestrian, who won two Olympic silver medals.
Warendorf
Warendorf is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and capital of Warendorf District.The town is best known today for its well-preserved medieval town centre, for horse-riding, and the opportunities it provides for cycling...
) was a German equestrian
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in show jumping
Show jumping
Show jumping, also known as "stadium jumping," "open jumping," or "jumpers," is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes commonly are seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics...
with the German team at the 1956 Summer Olympics
1956 Summer Olympics
The 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in Melbourne, Australia, in 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which could not be held in Australia due to quarantine regulations...
in Stockholm.
His brother August Lütke-Westhues
August Lütke-Westhues
August Lütke-Westhues was a German equestrian and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in show jumping with the German team at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Stockholm....
was also an equestrian, who won two Olympic silver medals.