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Olivier Philippaerts (born 1993) is a

Belgian Belgian may refer to: * Something of, or related to, Belgium * Belgians, people from Belgium or of Belgian descent * Languages of Belgium, languages spoken in Belgium, such as Dutch, French, and German *Ancient Belgian language, an extinct language ...

show jumping Show jumping is a part of a group of English riding equestrianism, equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, Show hunter, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes are commonly seen at horse shows throughout the world, including th ...

rider. He is a native of

Genk Genk () is a City status in Belgium, city and Municipalities in Belgium, municipality located in the Belgian Provinces of Belgium, province of Limburg (Belgium), Limburg near Hasselt. The municipality only comprises the town of Genk itself. I ...

Limburg, Belgium Limburg ( nl, Limburg, ; li, Limburg or ''Wes-Limburg'' ; french: Limbourg, ) is a province in Belgium. It is the easternmost of the five Dutch-speaking provinces that together form the Region of Flanders, one of the three main political and c ...

. He is the son of

Ludo Philippaerts Ludo Philippaerts (born 22 June 1963) is a Belgian show jumping rider. He is a native of Genk, Limburg, Belgium. Career Philippaerts is a four-time Olympian. As an individual, he ranked 4th at both the 2000 Olympic Games and the 2004 Olympic G ...

and twin brother of

Nicola Philippaerts Nicola Philippaerts (born 1993) is a Belgian show jumping rider. He is a native of Genk, Limburg, Belgium. He is the son of Ludo Philippaerts and twin brother of Olivier Philippaerts, both show jumping riders as well. Career He competed at th ...

, both show jumping riders as well. Together with his father and brother, and Olympic Gold Medal winner

Jos Lansink Jozeph Johannes Gerardus Marinus "Jos" Lansink (born 19 March 1961 in Weerselo) is an equestrian from the Netherlands, currently representing Belgium, who competes in the sport of show jumping.2012 Piazza di Siena The 2012 Piazza di Siena – CSIO Rome was the 2012 edition of the CSIO Rome, the Italian official show jumping horse show, at the ''Piazza di Siena'' in Rome. It was held as CSIO 5*. In 2012 the Piazza di Siena horse show celebrates its 80th anni ...

FEI Nations Cup The FEI Nations Cup, called Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup since 2013 because of sponsorship reasons, is the most prestigious Show Jumping series for national teams in the world. It is organized by the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI). His ...

of Italy. On 9 September 2012, he became the youngest rider ever to win the CN International Grand Prix at the 2012

CSIO Spruce Meadows 'Masters' Tournament The CSIO Spruce Meadows' 'Masters' Tournament is an annual fall equestrian show jumping event held at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, presented by Rolex . It is highlighted by the BMO Financial Group Nations' Cup which offers a C$350,000 purs ...

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Belgian show jumping riders Belgian male equestrians 1993 births Living people Sportspeople from Genk Belgian twins Twin sportspeople 21st-century Belgian people {{Belgium-equestrian-bio-stub