Sam Watson

Medals Won

Athlete Information

Date of Birth

28th December 1985

Gender

male

Hometown

Nurney, Co Carlow

Club Team School Or University

Competitor information

Team Ireland Number

846

Sport

Discipline

Eventing

Competitive History

Personal Bests

World Ranking (early July): 47

Games Attended

Tokyo 2020

Olympic Results

BIOGRAPHY

Sam Watson has ridden at three World Equestrian Games, in 2010, 2014 and 2018, contributing to three top-ten team finishes, with a best individual placing of 14th.

He finished 30th individually in eventing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with Tullabeg Flamenco, and was part of the Irish team that finished eighth.

He made his international debut in 2002.

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