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The French Equestrian Federation said d'Oriola died Tuesday at his home in Corneilla-del-Vercol in the eastern Pyrenees of southern France.
At the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, he took the individual gold medal riding Ali Baba. Twelve years later at the Tokyo Games, he won the gold medal again on Lutteur B.
D'Oriola's French team also took the silver medal in Tokyo and again in 1968 in Mexico. He won gold at the 1966 world championships in Argentina.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
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l p
July 28, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Camille
July 21, 2011
As humans our lives come to a halt, but our legacy lives on. 70 years is our lifespan
80 with special mightiness. (Psalm 90:10)Pierre was blessed with 91 years of special mightiness.May your hearts soon be filled with wonder memories as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Henryk Zaleski
July 20, 2011
Rest in peace.
Wendy J
July 20, 2011
My sincere condolences to the D'Oriola family. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. 2 Cor.1:3,4
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July 20, 2011
To the family of Pierre Jonqueres D'oriola, Our heavenly Father is with you, and He will revive your spirit and crush heart-Isaiah 57:15. (Erma L. Davis, Park Forest, IL.)
Lisa Lee Harp Waugh
July 20, 2011
May God take you to your heavenly rewards Sweet Prince!
Victoria&Andrew VZj
July 19, 2011
Our condolences
you will be missed..
R Golay
July 19, 2011
To the the family of Pierre Jonqueres D'Oriola - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.
Jennifer Reding
July 19, 2011
A true equestrian icon that left an impressionable mark in the world of jumping. A true legend.
E Schiff
July 19, 2011
Sorry for your loss. A fabulous rider is lost...
Kathy Penelli
July 19, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies
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