Herbert Blöcker facts for kids
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| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Equestrian | ||
Representing  West Germany |
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| World Championships | ||
| Silver | 1978 Lexington | Team eventing |
| Silver | 1982 Luhmühlen | Team eventing |
| Bronze | 1974 Burghley | Team eventing |
| European Championships | ||
| Gold | 1973 Kiev | Team eventing |
| Silver | 1973 Kiev | Individual eventing |
| Silver | 1999 Luhmühlen | Team eventing |
| Bronze | 1975 Luhmühlen | Team eventing |
| Representing Germany |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Silver | 1992 Barcelona | Individual eventing |
| Bronze | 1992 Barcelona | Team eventing |
| World Championships | ||
| Bronze | 1990 Stockholm | Team eventing |
Herbert Blöcker (born January 1, 1943 – died February 15, 2014) was a talented German horse rider. He was born in Schleswig-Holstein, a region in Germany. Herbert Blöcker became famous for his skills in equestrianism, especially in a sport called eventing. Eventing is a challenging equestrian sport that tests a horse and rider in three different areas: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.
Olympic Achievements
Herbert Blöcker was a three-time Olympic medalist. This means he won three medals at the Olympic Games, which are huge international sports competitions.
Barcelona 1992
At the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona, Spain, Herbert Blöcker had a very successful time.
- He won a silver medal in the individual eventing competition. This was a great achievement, showing his personal skill.
- In the same Olympics, he also earned a bronze medal as part of the German team in the team eventing competition. This showed how well he worked with his teammates.
Other Olympic Games
Blöcker also took part in the Olympics in Fontainebleau in 1980. He won a silver medal there. He also competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.
Hall of Fame
In 2008, Herbert Blöcker received a special honor. Both he and his amazing Olympic horse, named "Feine Dame," were added to the International Association of Eventing Hall of Fame. This is like a special club for the best athletes and horses in the sport. It celebrates their outstanding achievements and contributions to eventing.
Later Life
Herbert Blöcker passed away on February 15, 2014, in Elmshorn, Germany. He was 71 years old. He is remembered as a dedicated and successful equestrian who achieved great things in his sport.
See also
In Spanish: Herbert Blöcker para niños
