Jeanette Brakewell

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameJeanette•Brakewell
Used nameJeanette•Brakewell
Born4 February 1974 in Chorley, England (GBR)
Measurements169 cm / 60 kg
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 2
Bronze 0
Total 2

Biography

Jeanette Brakewell came from a dairy farming background in the North of England. She is best known for her long and fruitful association with the horse Over To You. Over an eight-year period the pair were permanent members of the British team at major championship and together won eight medals. As well as their two Olympic successes they placed second individually at the 2002 World Championships and were part of the bronze medal winning team whilst they maintained a perfect record at European level. Brakewell and Over To You competed at four European Championships between 1999 and 2005 and were part of the championship winning team on each occasion.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2000 Summer Olympics Equestrian Eventing (Equestrian) GBR Jeanette Brakewell
Team, Open (Olympic) Over to You / Great Britain 2 Silver
2004 Summer Olympics Equestrian Eventing (Equestrian) GBR Jeanette Brakewell
Individual, Open (Olympic) Over to You DNQ
Team, Open (Olympic) Over to You / Great Britain 2 Silver