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'''Kyra Kyrklund''' (born in [[Helsinki]] on [[November 30]], [[1951]]) is a Finnish dressage rider and trainer who currently lives in [[West Sussex]]. In 1991 she and "Matador II" won the World Cup Finals in Paris. She had competed in five Olympics<ref>[http://www.eurodressage.com/reports/interview/heaven&hell/2005/kyrklund.html Eurodressage Interview]</ref> with the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] being her sixth. She is the oldest members of the Finnish Olympic team.<ref>[http://www.hs.fi/english/article/Six-time+Olympian+Juha+Hirvi+to+carry+Finnish+flag+at+Beijing+opening+ceremonies/1135238408685 Helsingin Sanomat]</ref>
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'''Kyra Marie Christine Kyrklund''' (born 30 November 1951 in [[Helsinki]]) is a Finnish [[dressage]] rider and trainer who currently lives in [[West Sussex]]. In 1991 she and "Matador II" won the [[Dressage World Cup|World Cup Finals]] in Paris. She has competed in six Olympics.

==See also==
*[[List of athletes with the most appearances at Olympic Games]]


== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.kyrak.com/ Kyra Kyrklund's website (In English)]
*[http://www.kyrak.com/ Kyra Kyrklund's website (In English)]
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Kyra Kyrklund

Medal record
Equestrian
Representing  Finland
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1990 Stockholm Individual dressage

Kyra Marie Christine Kyrklund (born 30 November 1951 in Helsinki) is a Finnish dressage rider and trainer who currently lives in West Sussex. In 1991 she and "Matador II" won the World Cup Finals in Paris. She has competed in six Olympics.

See also

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  • Kyra Kyrklund's website (In English)
  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kyra Kyrklund". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.