Tommaso Lequio di Assaba
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Tommaso Lequio di Assaba (October 21, 1893 – December 17, 1965) was an Italian
horse rider
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
, in the 1924 Summer Olympics
, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics
.
In 1920 he and his horse Trebecco won the gold medal in the individual jumping event.
Four years later he and his horse Trebecco won the silver medal in the individual jumping event. They also finished fifth in the team jumping competition
as part of the Italian team. He also competed in the individual eventing competition
with his horse Torena, but they were not able to finish. Nevertheless they won the bronze medal as part of the Italian team in the team eventing competition.
In 1928 he was not able to finish the individual eventing competition
again, this time with his horse Uroski. Therefore the Italian team also did not finish the team eventing competition
. Together with his horse Trebecco he finished fourth as part of the Italian team in the team jumping competition
, after finishing 24th in the individual jumping event
.
Italy
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horse rider
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
, in the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics
1928 Summer Olympics
The 1928 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam had bid for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, but had to give way to war-victim Antwerp, Belgium, and Pierre de...
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In 1920 he and his horse Trebecco won the gold medal in the individual jumping event.
Four years later he and his horse Trebecco won the silver medal in the individual jumping event. They also finished fifth in the team jumping competition
Equestrian at the 1924 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1924 Paris Olympics included Eventing , Show jumping and Dressage . Vaulting was not included this year. The competitions were held from July 21, 1924 to July 27, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
as part of the Italian team. He also competed in the individual eventing competition
Equestrian at the 1924 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1924 Paris Olympics included Eventing , Show jumping and Dressage . Vaulting was not included this year. The competitions were held from July 21, 1924 to July 27, 1924.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
with his horse Torena, but they were not able to finish. Nevertheless they won the bronze medal as part of the Italian team in the team eventing competition.
In 1928 he was not able to finish the individual eventing competition
Equestrian at the 1928 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1928 Summer Olympics included Dressage, Eventing, and Show Jumping. All three disciplines had both individual and team competitions. The competitions were held from August 8, 1928 to August 12, 1928.-Medal summary:...
again, this time with his horse Uroski. Therefore the Italian team also did not finish the team eventing competition
Equestrian at the 1928 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1928 Summer Olympics included Dressage, Eventing, and Show Jumping. All three disciplines had both individual and team competitions. The competitions were held from August 8, 1928 to August 12, 1928.-Medal summary:...
. Together with his horse Trebecco he finished fourth as part of the Italian team in the team jumping competition
Equestrian at the 1928 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1928 Summer Olympics included Dressage, Eventing, and Show Jumping. All three disciplines had both individual and team competitions. The competitions were held from August 8, 1928 to August 12, 1928.-Medal summary:...
, after finishing 24th in the individual jumping event
Equestrian at the 1928 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1928 Summer Olympics included Dressage, Eventing, and Show Jumping. All three disciplines had both individual and team competitions. The competitions were held from August 8, 1928 to August 12, 1928.-Medal summary:...
.