In 2004, he became Olympic champion in Athens. He won several Olympic team bronze medals and competed in numerous other championships. Rodrigo Pessoa—just like his father, Nelson—is a true icon of equestrian sports! "As a top rider, you are (unintentionally) an ambassador for the sport. That’s what I admire in the most recent Olympic champion, Christian Kukuk! He inspires others to build an even stronger connection with their horse. He is an Olympic champion who is out lunging his horse himself at 8:00 AM and who truly listens to his equine partner..."

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