Juan Rieckehoff
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Juan Adolfo•Rieckehoff |
| Used name | Juan•Rieckehoff |
| Born | 20 May 1953 |
| Died | 11 May 2021 (aged 67 years 11 months 22 days) |
| Measurements | 177 cm / 66 kg |
| NOC |  Puerto Rico |
Biography
Puerto Rican equestrian rider Juan Rieckehoff first started riding horses when he was five, with his father Germán being a key figure in promoting the horse industry in the country. In 1974 Rieckehoff was a senior at the University of Richmond in Virginia when he won the Volco Trophy at the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden, New York City. Two years later he represented Puerto Rico at the 1976 Montréal Olympics where he finished 20th in the individual competition.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Equestrian Jumping (Equestrian) | PUR |
Juan Rieckehoff | |||
| Individual, Open (Olympic) | Don Juan | 20 |
Olympic family relations
- Son of Germán Rieckehoff