Ian Stark

Scotsman Ian Stark worked as a clerk in the Department of Health & Social Security whilst establishing himself as a leading light in three-day eventing. Although he won seven European titles (six team and one individual) and was a member of the World title winning team in 1986, he is also remembered for his series of second place finishes. His four Olympic silvers without winning a gold has only ever been beaten by Soviet gymnast Viktor Lisitsky.

Additionally he won both the Burghley and Badminton horse trials and in 1988 became the first man ever to place first and second in the same year at Badminton. After the Sydney Olympic he wound down his competitive career but remained in the sport as a British team selector and later as the head coach to the Brazilian national team. He is also a designer of cross-country courses.