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Tim Stockdale

Tim Stockdale (Timothy Mark Stockdale) was a prominent English equestrian known for his expertise in show jumping. He represented Great Britain in numerous international competitions, achieving notable success throughout his career. Stockdale was a well-respected figure in the equestrian community, admired for his skill, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport.


August 1964: Timothy Mark Stockdale Born

On August 1964, Timothy Mark Stockdale was born. He later became a renowned English equestrian who competed in show jumping.

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2000: Sixth Place at London Olympia Grand Prix

In 2000, Tim Stockdale and Traxdata Winston Bridget achieved sixth place in the London Olympia CSIW Grand Prix.

July 2002: Banned from Olympic Competition

In July 2002, Tim Stockdale was banned from Olympic competition after his horse's urine tested positive for a prohibited sedative.

2002: Represents Great Britain at World Equestrian Games

In 2002, Tim Stockdale represented Great Britain at the World Equestrian Games in Jerez, Spain, riding Fresh Direct Parcival.

2004: Reinstated to Olympic Competition

In 2004, Tim Stockdale was reinstated to Olympic competition by the British Olympic Association, making him eligible for the Athens Olympics.

2006: Second at Olympia Grand Prix

In 2006, Tim Stockdale and Fresh Direct Corlato came second at the Olympia Grand Prix, narrowly missing out on the title to Eugenie Angot.

2006: Trains Celebrities for Sport Relief

In 2006, Tim Stockdale trained celebrities to show jump in the Sport Relief series Only Fools on Horses.

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2007: Wins Nantes and Bordeaux Grand Prix

In 2007, Tim Stockdale won the Nantes Grand Prix and Bordeaux Grand Prix with Corlato on consecutive weekends, and placed fifth in the CN International "Million Dollar" Grand Prix.

2008: Competes in Beijing Olympics

In 2008, Tim Stockdale competed in the Beijing Olympics, qualifying for the individual final and finishing 16th overall.

2009: European Championships and King George V Gold Cup

In 2009, Tim Stockdale represented Great Britain at the European Championships at Windsor Park with Fresh Direct Corlato and won the King George V Gold Cup at Hickstead with Fresh Direct Kalico Bay.

2011: Nations' Cup and Neck Injury

In 2011, Tim Stockdale made Nations' Cup appearances and sustained fractures to three vertebrae in his neck after a fall while trying a young horse.

2012: Olympic Comeback Attempt

In 2012, Tim Stockdale attempted a comeback to qualify for the London Olympics after recovering from a neck injury, but did not make the final team.

November 2018: Tim Stockdale Dies

On 14 November 2018, Tim Stockdale died at the age of 54 after a short illness with stomach cancer.