Linsenhoff, Liselott (1927–)
Linsenhoff, Liselott (1927–)
West German equestrian. Name variations: Linsenhoff-Schindling. Born Aug 27, 1927, in Germany; children: Ann-Kathrin Linsenhoff (b. Aug 1, 1960, also a dressage rider).
Won Olympic indiv. bronze medal in dressage, as well as team silver, on Adular in Stockholm (1956); won Aachen Grand Prix on Piaff (1955, 1956, 1959); won a silver medal at 2 World championships; won Olympic team gold in dressage in Mexico City (1968); was European champion in dressage (1969, 1971); won Olympic gold medal in indiv. dressage on Piaff (1st woman to win indiv. gold medal in dressage) and team silver in Munich (1972).
See also Women in World History.
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