Paddy McMahon (equestrian) explained

Patrick McMahon (5 December 1933[1] – 4 April 2021[2]) was a British show jumping champion.

McMahon was born in Derby. He won the European Show Jumping Championships in 1973 on Penwood Forge Mill, beating German Alwin Schockemöhle.[3] In the same year he was voted in third place for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paddy McMahon, Show Jumper. 11 June 2011. Chaddesden Historical Group. 12 December 2011.
  2. Web site: 'A true legend': former European champion showjumper dies aged 87. 8 April 2021. Horse & Hound Magazine. 10 April 2021.
  3. Web site: The European Champions - Another Chapter Unfolds……. 15 August 2007. HorseSports Media. 21 June 2009.
  4. Web site: Wellock's World: BBC Sports Personality awards. 19 December 2003. The Northern Echo. Newsquest. 21 June 2009.

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