Lee Pearson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sir Lee Pearson CBE
Pearson in 2008
Personal information
Full name	David Lee Pearson
Discipline	Para-dressage
Born	4 February 1974 (1974-02-04) (age 51) Cheddleton, England
Horse(s)	Gentleman Zion B. Grandeur Styletta Roughcote Jupiter Breezer
Medal record Para-equestrian Representing  Great Britain Event 1st 2nd 3rd Paralympic Games 14 2 1 Paralympic Games Gold 2000 Sydney Mixed dressage championship grade I Gold 2000 Sydney Mixed dressage freestyle grade I Gold 2000 Sydney Mixed dressage team open Gold 2004 Athens Individual championship test grade I Gold 2004 Athens Individual freestyle test grade I Gold 2004 Athens Team Gold 2008 Beijing Individual championship test grade Ib Gold 2008 Beijing Individual freestyle test grade Ib Gold 2008 Beijing Team Gold 2012 London Team Gold 2016 Rio Individual freestyle test grade Ib Gold 2020 Tokyo Individual championship test grade II Gold 2020 Tokyo Individual freestyle test grade II Gold 2020 Tokyo Team Silver 2012 London Individual championship test grade Ib Silver 2016 Rio Individual championship test grade Ib Bronze 2012 London Individual freestyle test grade Ib

Sir David Lee Pearson (born 4 February 1974) is an amazing British para-equestrian rider. He has won 14 gold medals at the Paralympic Games. He has competed in many Paralympics, including Sydney, Athens, Beijing, London, Rio, and Tokyo.

Lee Pearson is known as the "Godfather" of para-dressage. This means he is a very important and respected figure in the sport. Throughout his career, he has won over 30 gold medals. These wins are from European, World, and Paralympic competitions.

About Lee Pearson

Lee Pearson was born in Cheddleton, England. He was born with a condition that affects his joints. When he was young, in 1980, he received a "Children of Courage" medal. The British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, even carried him up the stairs at 10 Downing Street.

Lee was inspired by the Atlanta Olympics to become a professional rider. He then started his incredible journey in para-equestrianism.

Paralympic Achievements

Lee Pearson has won many medals at the Paralympics. He won three gold medals at the Sydney, Athens, and Beijing Games. These wins were in championship dressage, freestyle dressage, and team dressage events.

At the London Games, he won a gold medal with his horse, Gentleman. This was for the team dressage event. He also earned a silver medal in championship dressage and a bronze in freestyle. Even when he didn't win gold in freestyle, he was determined to keep competing.

He went on to compete at the Rio Games with a different horse named Zion. Later, at the Tokyo Games, he and his horse Breezer won three more gold medals.

Competition Medals

Lee Pearson has won many medals at different competitions. This table shows his impressive record.

Competition	Venue	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1999 World Championships	Denmark	3	0	0	3
2000 Paralympic Games	Sydney	3	0	0	3
2002 European Championships	Portugal	3	0	0	3
2003 World Championships	Belgium	2	0	0	2
2004 Paralympic Games	Athens	3	0	0	3
2005 European Championships	Hungary	1	2	0	3
2007 World Championships	Hartpury	3	0	0	3
2008 Paralympic Games	Beijing	3	0	0	3
2010 FEI World Equestrian Games	Lexington	3	0	0	3
2012 Paralympic Games	London	1	1	1	3
2014 FEI World Equestrian Games	Caen	3	0	0	3
2015 European Championships	Deauville	1	2	0	3
2016 Paralympic Games	Rio de Janeiro	1	1	0	2
2018 FEI World Equestrian Games	Tryon	0	1	0	1
2020 Paralympic Games	Tokyo	3	0	0	3
2022 FEI World Championships	Herning	0	1	1	2
Paralympics total		14	2	1	17
World Championship total		14	2	1	17
European Championships total		5	4	0	9
Overall total		33	8	2	43

Awards and Recognition

Lee Pearson has received many special awards for his achievements. In July 2005, he was given an honorary Doctorate from Staffordshire University. This is a special degree that recognizes his contributions.

He has also received several honors from the British Crown:

• In 2001, he became a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
• In 2005, he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
• In 2009, he became a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).
• In 2017, he was made a Knight. This means he can use the title "Sir" before his name. These honors are for his great work in equestrianism and disabled sports.

Lee's Life Outside of Sport

Lee Pearson manages his own dressage stable in Staffordshire, England. He also teaches many people about horse riding across the country. In 2020, he became a single foster parent to a 15-year-old foster son.

See also

In Spanish: Lee Pearson para niños

• 2012 Paralympics gold post boxes