BEIJING 2008

Australia

Laurie Lever

Laurie Lever

Australia | Equestrian

  • Birthdate: Oct 12, 1947
  • Weight: 72kg
  • Height: 165cm
  • Age: 62
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Athlete Results

Equestrian

22/08Individual Final Ranking (23th)
19/08Team Final Ranking 41 (9th)
18/08Individual Qualifier 21 (29th)
15/08Team Qualifier 9 (8th)

Athlete Profile

Profile

Gender

Male

Place of birth

Manchester, England

Residence

Somerville, Victoria, Australia

Most influential person in career

His family.

Memorable sporting achievement

Winning at the International Class event in Zeebrugge [Belgium] and hearing the Australian national anthem played. He also rates his win in a bigger class in Austria as one of his fondest memories.

Injuries

In 2007 he broke a bone in his foot. Several bouts of concussion throughout his career, in 2001 screws were inserted in his left knee and a plate in his right knee.

Awards and honours

He was once named Western Australia's Sportsman of the Year.

Notes

Highlights

EQ LIFE MAGAZINE

He is involved with the production of EQ Life magazine. His wife, Annie, is the magazine's manager.

Competition Highlights

Date Competition Venue Event Rank
4 Aug, 2007 World Cup Pacific League - Australia Toowoomba Individual 1
15 Apr, 2007 World Cup Pacific League - Australia Sydney Individual 2
10 Dec, 2006 World Cup Pacific League - Australia Sydney Individual 1
26 Nov, 2006 World Cup Pacific League - Australia Sale Individual 1
Click here for more profile information on the entire Australian Olympic team.

BEIJING 2008 MEDAL TALLY

Position

Country

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Total

1 China 51 21 28 100
2 United States 36 38 36 110
3 Russia 23 21 28 72
4 Britain 19 13 15 47
6 Australia 14 15 17 46