Kristina Cook facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kristina Cook
Tina Cook and Miners Frolic competing at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
Personal information
Nationality	Great Britain
Discipline	Eventing
Born	Findon, West Sussex, England
Medal record Representing  Great Britain Equestrian Olympic Games Silver 2012 London Team eventing Bronze 2008 Beijing Individual eventing Bronze 2008 Beijing Team eventing World Championships Gold 1994 The Hague Team eventing Gold 2010 Kentucky Team eventing Silver 2014 Normandy Team eventing European Championships Gold 1995 Pratoni del Vivaro Team eventing Gold 1999 Luhmuhlen Team eventing Gold 2009 Fontainebleau Individual eventing Gold 2009 Fontainebleau Team eventing Gold 2017 Strzegom Team eventing Silver 1993 Achselschwang Individual eventing Silver 2019 Luhmühlen Team eventing Bronze 1997 Burghley Individual eventing

Kristina "Tina" Cook (born 31 August 1970) is a famous British horse rider. She is known for her skills in eventing, a sport where riders and horses compete in three different types of challenges. Tina has won many important medals, including three at the Summer Olympics.

She became the European Champion in 2009. She also has two World team gold medals and four European team gold medals.

About Tina Cook

Tina Cook was born Kristina Gifford in Rustington, England. Her father, Josh Gifford, was a very famous jockey who won many races. Tina followed in his footsteps, becoming a top equestrian.

Early Riding Career

Tina started competing in eventing at a young age. She quickly showed great talent. In 1993, she won a silver medal at the European Championships. She continued to win gold medals at the World Equestrian Games in 1994. She also won European Championships in 1995 and 1999.

Olympic Success

Tina Cook achieved great success at the Olympic Games. In 2008, she competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She rode her horse, Miners Frolic. They won two bronze medals, one for individual eventing and one for team eventing. Tina was only chosen for the Olympic team after other riders had to withdraw.

In 2012, Tina competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. She and Miners Frolic helped the British team win a silver medal in team eventing.

European and World Championships

In 2009, Tina became a double European Eventing champion. She won both the individual and team competitions at the championships in Fontainebleau, France, with Miners Frolic.

She also won a team silver medal at the 2014 World Equestrian Games. She rode her horse, De Novo News, which was competing in its first major championship.

Beyond Riding

Outside of her riding career, Tina Cook supports a charity called Guild Care. It is based in Worthing and helps people in the community.

Notable Horses

Kristina Cook and Billy the Red (2019 European Championships)

Tina Cook has ridden many amazing horses throughout her career. Here are some of her most famous partners:

• Captain Christy – This horse helped Tina achieve her first major international results.
  • In 2002, they finished 22nd at the World Equestrian Games.
  • In 2003, they competed at the European Championships.

• Miners Frolic – This horse was a very special partner for Tina.
  • They won two bronze medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
  • They earned two gold medals at the 2009 European Championships.
  • They won a team gold medal at the 2010 World Equestrian Games.
  • They secured a team silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

• De Novo News – This horse helped Tina win another important medal.
  • They won a team silver medal at the 2014 World Equestrian Games.

• Billy The Red – This horse has also been a strong competitor for Tina.
  • They won a team gold medal at the 2017 European Championships.

See also

In Spanish: Kristina Cook para niños