Neal Shapiro

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameNeal•Shapiro
Used nameNeal•Shapiro
Born22 July 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, New York (USA)
Measurements175 cm / 70 kg
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 1
Total 2

Biography

Neal Shapiro began riding at the age of five and joined the U.S. international team in 1965. In 1972 he became only the third U.S. rider to win an individual medal in an Olympic show jumping event. Later Shapiro and his wife, Suzy, lived on Long Island, where he became a well-known owner, trainer, and driver of trotting horses.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Equestrian Jumping (Equestrian) USA Neal Shapiro
Individual, Open (Olympic) Sloopy 3 Bronze
Team, Open (Olympic) Sloopy / United States 2 Silver