Yuri Mansur (born 24 May 1979) is a Brazilian

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competitor. He represented Brazil at the

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2021, competing in individual jumping. Represented Brazil during the World Cup Finals in 2011, 2014 and 2023, being the 4th best result in 2023.

Career

Yuri Mansur started the sport late, he was 14 years old. Besides the late start, Yuri always searched ways to improve and ways to dribble obstacles that life put in his path. Yuri lived in Brazil until 2014, moment he reached the top of the sport in his country. Seeking his dreams, he moved together with his wife (Louisie Weber) and son to Belgium, where he started his new chapter. After a few year, whole family moved to The Netherlands, where he created roots, and build up his sport center. He represented his country in countless Nations Cups, bringing victory in many of them, and also in many Grand Prix in many different countries. Today Yuri competes in the most high level in the sport, and is recognized worldwide as one of the most refined and talented riders there is.

Vitiki

Vitiki is one of the most significant horses in Yuri's career for their connection and the support each one gives to the other. In 2018, Vitiki and Yuri had a major accident in the most traditional shows, CSIO Aachen, breaking his featlock bone in three pieces. After two years of incredible recovery work, Vitiki was back to the spotlights. Last World Cup Finals in Omaha 2023, ending 4th placed.

Family

Yuri is married to Louisie Weber and has two kids, Pedro Mansur (10yo) and Marie Louisie Mansur (5yo) both also into horses world.

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* 1979 births Living people Brazilian male equestrians Equestrians at the 2020 Summer Olympics Olympic equestrians for Brazil Brazilian show jumping riders Sportspeople from São Paulo {{Brazil-equestrian-bio-stub