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Christina Liebherr (born 16 March 1979) is a German-born Swiss equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping.

Christina Liebherr
Personal information
Full name	Christina Liebherr
Nationality	Switzerland
Discipline	Show jumping
Born	(1979-03-16) 16 March 1979 (age 43) Stuttgart, West Germany
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight	132 lb (60 kg; 9 st 6 lb)
Medal record Representing  Switzerland Equestrian Olympic Games 2008 Beijing Team jumping European Championships 2005 San Patrignano Individual jumping 2005 San Patrignano Team jumping

She won the bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in team jumping following the disqualification of Norwegian rider Tony André Hansen.[1]

Career

Christina Liebherr began riding at the age of nine. From December 1995 till August 2011 she was trained by German Rider Susanne Behring.

She was selected for the 2008 Summer Olympics where she rode LB No Mercy and won the bronze medal in team jumping following the disqualification of Norwegian rider Tony André Hansen.

Personal life

Her grandfather is the founder of the Liebherr Group; Hans Liebherr.

Horses

Current

• LB Callas Sitte (born 1998), Zangersheide, Mare, sire: Calvaro Z, Owner: Hans Liebherr
• LB Con Grazia CH (born 2003), Mare, sire: Con Spirito R, damsire: Karondo v. Schlösslihof, Owner: Hans Liebherr

Former show horses

• LB No Mercy (born 1995), Gelding, sire: Libero H, damsire: Dillenburg, Owner: Hans Liebherr

Successes

• Olympic Games:
  • 2004: with LB No Mercy - Rank 5 (Team) + Rank 14 (Individual)
  • 2008: with LB No Mercy - Rank 3 (Team)
• FEI World Equestrian Games
  • 2006, Aachen: Rank 5 (Team) + Rank 11 (Individual)
• European Championships:
  • 2005, San Patrignano: Rank 2 (Team) + Rank 2 (Individual)

References

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Christina Liebherr (Bulle, 16 marzo 1979) è una cavallerizza svizzera, vincitrice della medaglia di bronzo nel salto ostacoli a squadre alle olimpiadi di Pechino 2008.

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