Summary
Anne Dunham, a Paralympic equestrian athlete from Wiltshire, passed away at the age of 76. Over her 23-year career, she won 10 Paralympic medals, including six golds, and retired in 2017 with numerous accolades.
Key Facts
- Anne Dunham was a Paralympic equestrian, meaning she competed in horse riding events at the Paralympic Games.
- She won a total of 10 medals at the Paralympics, with six of those being gold.
- Dunham's career in competitive horse riding started at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
- She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at age 27 but continued her equestrian career.
- Dunham collected 32 major World Championship dressage medals, with 19 of them gold.
- She retired in 2017 at the age of 68 and was awarded an OBE for her contributions to Para-sport.
- Penny Briscoe, a key figure in Paralympics GB, praised her dedication and team spirit.
