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Margaret Tollerton Equestrian Equestrian

Margaret Tollerton

Medals Won

Athlete Information

Date of Birth

Gender

female

Hometown

Club Team School Or University

Competitor information

Team Ireland Number

427

Discipline

Eventing (Individual and Team)

Competitive History

Personal Bests

Games Attended

Olympic Results

Game
Result
Los Angeles 1984
Competed in individual and team eventing (horse withdrew during endurance phase due to illness)

BIOGRAPHY

Margaret Tollerton competed in the individual and team three-day eventing at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, riding Ipi Tombi, before her horse was forced to withdraw through illness during the endurance phase - adding to the difficulties of an Irish team that finished 11th overall.

The illness of Ipi Tombi during the cross-country added pressure on the remaining riders, particularly David Foster who was the last Irish rider on the course. The competition was held at two venues almost 100 miles apart, requiring lengthy daily journeys for athletes and horses.