Phillip Dutton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Phillip Dutton
Dutton and Truluck at Capability's Classic during the cross country phase of Burghley Horse Trials 2009
Personal information
Full name	Phillip Peter Dutton
Nationality	United States (naturalized 2006)
Discipline	Equestrian
Born	13 September 1963 (1963-09-13) (age 61) Nyngan, New South Wales, Australia
Medal record Equestrian Representing  Australia Olympic Games Gold 1996 Atlanta Team eventing Gold 2000 Sydney Team eventing Representing the  United States Olympic Games Bronze 2016 Rio de Janeiro Individual eventing Pan American Games Gold 2007 Rio de Janeiro Team eventing Gold 2015 Toronto Team eventing

Phillip Peter Dutton, born on September 13, 1963, is a famous horse rider. He competes in a sport called eventing, which is like a triathlon for horses and riders. Phillip was born in Australia, but now he rides for the United States of America. He has won two Olympic gold medals!

Phillip Dutton's Early Life and Career

Phillip Dutton was born in Nyngan, New South Wales, Australia. He loved riding horses from a young age. He went to Newington College from 1976 to 1979. Phillip continued to ride and train in Australia.

Moving to the United States

In 1991, Phillip decided to move to the United States. He wanted to train in a place where the competition was even tougher. This move helped him become a better rider.

Olympic Success for Australia

Phillip represented Australia in three Olympic Games. He was part of the Australian team that won gold medals in team eventing at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and the 2000 Sydney Olympics. He also competed in four World Equestrian Games for Australia.

Top Rider in the U.S.

Phillip became very active in the U.S. eventing world. He won the USEA Leading Rider of the Year title many times. He won it in 1998, and then every year from 2000 to 2006. In 2005, he was also ranked the number one FEI World Event Rider.

Becoming a U.S. Citizen

In 2006, Phillip Dutton made a big decision. He announced that he would become a citizen of the United States. This meant he could ride for the U.S. team. He thanked the Australian Equestrian Federation for their support. He said it was an honor to represent Australia for 12 years.

Riding for the U.S. Team

Phillip started riding for the U.S. in 2007. In April 2007, he placed second at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day event. Later that year, he won a team gold medal and an individual silver medal at the 2007 Pan American Games with his horse, Truluck.

In April 2008, Phillip won his first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Olympic Bronze Medal

In 2016, Phillip Dutton and his horse, Mighty Nice, won an individual bronze medal. This was at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. It was a great achievement for him and the U.S. team.

Awards and Honors

Phillip Dutton has received special recognition for his achievements. In 1997, he was given the Medal of the Order of Australia. This is a high honor in Australia. In 2001, he was added to the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

Phillip Dutton's Notable Horses

Phillip Dutton has ridden many amazing horses throughout his career. Here are some of the most famous ones:

• True Blue Girdwood
  • Won Team Gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
• House Doctor
  • Won Team Gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
• Nova Top
  • Won Team Gold and Individual Gold at the 2003 Asian Pacific Championships.
• Connaught

Won the 2008 Kentucky CCI** event.

• Truluck
  • Won Team Gold and Individual Silver at the 2007 Pan American Games.
• Woodburn
  • Helped the team achieve Fourth Place at the 2010 World Equestrian Games.
• Mystery Whisper
  • Competed at the 2012 London Olympics.
• Fernhill Fugitive
  • Won Team Gold at the 2015 Pan American Games.
• Mighty Nice
  • Won an Individual Bronze Medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

See also

In Spanish: Phillip Dutton para niños