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| US Olympic Hall of Fame Vote | |
| Posted by Event Mgmt. on Wed 16 Apr, 2008 | |
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We did it! The first equestrian ever has been elected to the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame! Long-time eventer and eight time Olympian J. Michael Plumb will be inducted on June 19,2008. Mike has marched in more Olympic Opening Ceremonies than any other U.S. Olympic athlete, equestrian or otherwise. His Olympic career began with the 1960 Olympic Games and he was named to every Olympic three-day team through 1984. His final appearance was at the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games.
Mike tallied six Olympic medals, including team gold in 1976 and 1984, team silver in 1964, 1968 and 1972 and an individual silver in 1976. He won his first Olympic medal competing on a horse he had never ridden in competition before - an unprecedented feat. His international career also spanned several World Championships, including team and individual silver medals in 1974, and team bronze in 1978 and 1982. You can read more about the other inductees here. Congratulations, Mike! | |
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