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'''Richard John Hannay Meade''', [[OBE]] (4 December 1938 – 8 January 2015) was [[United Kingdom|Britain's]] most successful male [[List of Olympic medalists in equestrian|equestrian Olympian]]. He was a triple [[Olympic gold medal]]ist and the first British rider to win an individual Olympic title.<ref name=sr/> He also won five [[Eventing World Championship|World Championship]] medals, including team golds in 1970 and 1982.
'''Richard John Hannay Meade''', {{postnominals|country=GBR|OBE}} (4 December 1938 – 8 January 2015) was Britain's most successful male [[List of Olympic medalists in equestrian|equestrian]] at the [[Equestrian at the Summer Olympics | Olympics]]. He was a triple [[Olympic gold medal]]ist and the first British rider to win an individual Olympic title.<ref name=sr/> He also won five [[Eventing World Championship|World Championship]] medals, including team golds in 1970 and 1982.


==Biography==
==Biography==


===Early life===
===Early life===
Meade was born in [[Chepstow]], [[Monmouthshire]], [[Wales]]. His parents, John and Phyllis (née Watts) were joint masters of the Curre Hounds at [[Itton]] and set up Britain's first [[Connemara pony|Connemara]] stud. He was educated at [[Lancing College]] and [[Magdalene College, Cambridge]], where he read Engineering and was a member of the [[Hawks' Club]]. He served in the [[11th Hussars]] and briefly worked in the [[City of London]] before embarking on a life committed to the equestrian sphere.<ref name=sr>[http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/me/richard-meade-1.html Richard Meade]. sports-reference.com</ref>
Meade was born in [[Chepstow]], [[Monmouthshire]], [[Wales]]. His parents, John and Phyllis (née Watts) were joint masters of the Curre Hounds at [[Itton]] and set up Britain's first [[Connemara pony|Connemara]] stud. He was educated at [[Lancing College]] and [[Magdalene College, Cambridge]], where he read Engineering and was a member of the [[Hawks' Club]]. He served in the [[11th Hussars]] and briefly worked in the [[City of London]] before embarking on a life committed to the equestrian sphere.<ref name=sr>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417114230/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/me/richard-meade-1.html Richard Meade]. sports-reference.com</ref>


===Equestrian career===
===Equestrian career===
Throughout his [[eventing]] career Meade was the outstanding rider of his time and the lynchpin of British teams for 21 years. In 1964, he won the [[Burghley Horse Trials]] on Barberry. Meade was a member of Britain's [[gold medal]] winning team at both the [[Equestrian at the 1968 Summer Olympics|1968]] and [[Equestrian at the 1972 Summer Olympics|1972]] Summer Olympics, and also won the individual gold in 1972. He also competed in the [[Equestrian at the 1964 Summer Olympics|1964]] and [[Equestrian at the 1976 Summer Olympics|1976 Olympics]], as well as the substitute competition in Fontainbleau during the [[1980 Summer Olympics boycott|partial boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics]]. Meade also won two [[Eventing World Championship|World Championship]] gold medals and three silver medals, as well as three [[European Eventing Championship|European Championship]] gold medals and two bronze medals. He twice won the [[Badminton Horse Trials]], in 1970 on The Poacher and in 1982 on Speculator III.
Throughout his [[eventing]] career Meade was the outstanding rider of his time and the lynchpin of British teams for 21 years. In 1964, he won the [[Burghley Horse Trials]] on Barberry. Meade was a member of Britain's [[gold medal]] winning team at both the [[Equestrian at the 1968 Summer Olympics|1968]] and [[Equestrian at the 1972 Summer Olympics|1972]] Summer Olympics, and also won the individual gold in 1972. He also competed in the [[Equestrian at the 1964 Summer Olympics|1964]] and [[Equestrian at the 1976 Summer Olympics|1976 Olympics]], as well as the substitute competition in Fontainebleau during the [[1980 Summer Olympics boycott|partial boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics]]. Meade also won two [[Eventing World Championship|World Championship]] gold medals and three silver medals, as well as three [[European Eventing Championship|European Championship]] gold medals and two bronze medals. He twice won the [[Badminton Horse Trials]], in 1970 on The Poacher and in 1982 on Speculator III.


Following the [[Munich massacre]] during the 1972 Olympic games, Meade was flown back to London to read a lesson at the memorial service for the victims. He then returned to carry the [[union flag]] during the [[Olympic Games ceremony|closing ceremony]] of the games.
Following the [[Munich massacre]] during the 1972 Olympic games, Meade was flown back to London to read a lesson at the memorial service for the victims. He then returned to carry the [[union flag]] during the [[Olympic Games ceremony|closing ceremony]] of the games.
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===Positions and career after competing===
===Positions and career after competing===
After his retirement from competing, Meade was a dedicated contributor to the equestrian world. He served on the [[British Horse Society]]’s Council and was Chairman of the British Horse Foundation. He was also formerly President of the [[British Equestrian Federation]], a member of the [[International Federation for Equestrian Sports|International Equestrian Federation]]’s (FEI) Eventing Committee and then a Bureau Member and Chairman of its Northern European Group of Nations. He served on the sport’s governing body in the UK (now [[British Eventing]]) continuously for over 30 years until after its reorganisation in 1996 when he was made a Vice President.
After his retirement from competing, Meade was a dedicated contributor to the equestrian world. He served on the [[British Horse Society]]’s council and was chairman of the British Horse Foundation. He was also formerly president of the [[British Equestrian Federation]], a member of the [[International Federation for Equestrian Sports|International Equestrian Federation]]’s (FEI) Eventing Committee and then a bureau member and chairman of its Northern European Group of Nations. He served on the sport's governing body in the UK (now [[British Eventing]]) continuously for over 30 years until after its reorganisation in 1996 when he was made a vice president.


He was an FEI Judge and Course Designer, roles that took him all over the world. He was also a well-respected judge of [[British Show Horse Association|show horses]]. Latterly, Meade worked as an equestrian [[expert witness]] and continued to train riders from his home in [[South Gloucestershire]].
He was an FEI judge and course designer, roles that took him all over the world. He was also a well-respected judge of [[British Show Horse Association|show horses]]. Latterly, Meade worked as an equestrian [[expert witness]] and continued to train riders from his home in [[South Gloucestershire]].


===Fox-hunting===
===Fox-hunting===
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===Personal life===
===Personal life===
in 1977 Meade married Angela Dorothy Farquhar. In 1979 they had a son, Charles, who died aged seven months. They had three more children James (b.1981), Harry (b.1983) and Lucy (b.1985).
Around 1970 Meade was briefly linked to [[Princess Anne]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a30065406/princess-anne-husband-relationships-true-story/|title=The Crown Doesn't Do Justice to Princess Anne's Real-Life Relationships|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|first=Amy|last=MacKelden|date=15 November 2020|accessdate=21 September 2021}}</ref> In 1977 he married Angela Dorothy Farquhar. In 1979 they had a son, Charles, who died aged seven months. They had three more children: James (b. 1981), [[Harry Meade|Harry]] (b. 1983), and Lucy (b. 1985).


On 14 September 2013, his son, James Meade, married Lady Laura Marsham, daughter of [[Julian Charles Marsham, 8th Earl of Romney]] at [[St Nicholas' Church, Gayton|St Nicholas' Church]] in [[Gayton, Norfolk]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Duke of Cambridge's best man to marry earl's daughter|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/9740703/Joy-for-Prince-William-and-Kate-Middleton.html|newspaper=Daily Telegraph}}</ref><ref name="dailymailwedding">Anna Edwards (14 September 2013) [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2420755/Pippa-Middleton-joins-Princes-William-Harry-society-wedding--Kate-Prince-George-seen.html Back to being a mother! Pippa Middleton joins Princes William and Harry at society wedding... but Kate and Prince George are nowhere to be seen], ''[[The Daily Mail]]''</ref> [[Prince William, Duke of Cambridge]], [[Prince Harry]] and [[Pippa Middleton]] were in attendance at the wedding.<ref name="dailymailwedding"/> James is godfather to Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.<ref>{{cite web|title=Princess Charlotte to be christened at Sandringham|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33399642|publisher=BBC News|date=5 July 2015}}</ref>
On 14 September 2013, his son, James Meade, married Lady Laura Marsham, daughter of [[Julian Charles Marsham, 8th Earl of Romney]], at [[St Nicholas' Church, Gayton|St Nicholas' Church]] in [[Gayton, Norfolk]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Duke of Cambridge's best man to marry earl's daughter|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/9740703/Joy-for-Prince-William-and-Kate-Middleton.html|newspaper=Daily Telegraph}}</ref> [[Prince William, Duke of Cambridge]], [[Prince Harry]], and [[Pippa Middleton]] were in attendance at the wedding.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prince William, Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton attend high-society wedding |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2013091514564/prince-william-harry-pippa-middleton-wedding/ |access-date=14 November 2020 |work=HELLO! |date=15 September 2013}}</ref> James is godfather to [[Princess Charlotte of Wales (born 2015)|Princess Charlotte of Wales]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Princess Charlotte to be christened at Sandringham|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33399642|publisher=BBC News|date=5 July 2015}}</ref> and Lady Laura is godmother to [[Prince Louis of Wales]].<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44758589 BBC News report 9 July 2018]</ref>


His younger son [[Harry Meade|Harry]], who Richard greatly supported, is himself a renowned event rider who has competed for Great Britain at the World Championships.<ref>[http://www.harrymeade.com/latest-news/09012015101901-in-memoriam-richard-meade-1938-to-2015/ In Memoriam Richard Meade 1938 to 2015 | Blog]. Harrymeade.com (15 July 2015). Retrieved on 2015-07-24.</ref>
His younger son [[Harry Meade|Harry]], whom Richard greatly supported, is himself a renowned event rider who has competed for Great Britain at the world championships.<ref>[http://www.harrymeade.com/latest-news/09012015101901-in-memoriam-richard-meade-1938-to-2015/ In Memoriam Richard Meade 1938 to 2015 | Blog]. Harrymeade.com (15 July 2015). Retrieved on 24 July 2015.</ref>


===Death===
===Death===
Meade died on 8 January 2015, after receiving treatment for cancer. He was 76.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150109154555/http://www.teamgb.com/news/triple-olympic-champion-richard-meade-dies-aged-76 Triple Olympic champion Richard Meade dies aged 76]. British Olympic Association. 9 January 2015</ref><ref name=bbcobit>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/wales/25666058 "Obituary: Triple Olympic gold-medallist Richard Meade"]. ''BBC'' (9 January 2015). Retrieved on 2015-07-24.</ref>
Meade died on 8 January 2015, after receiving treatment for cancer. He was 76.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150109154555/http://www.teamgb.com/news/triple-olympic-champion-richard-meade-dies-aged-76 Triple Olympic champion Richard Meade dies aged 76]. British Olympic Association. 9 January 2015</ref><ref name=bbcobit>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/wales/25666058 "Obituary: Triple Olympic gold-medallist Richard Meade"]. ''BBC'' (9 January 2015). Retrieved on 24 July 2015.</ref>

In November 2024, Meade's widow announced that medals won by Meade at the 1972 Munich Games were stolen, following a [[burglary]] at their property near [[Marshfield, Gloucestershire|Marshfield]], [[South Gloucestershire]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theweekin.co.uk/news/crime/130817/|title=Olympian’s widow appeals for return of stolen gold medals|last=Feather|first=Becky|date=7 November 2024|work=The Week In|accessdate=7 November 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:26, 27 November 2024

Richard Meade
OBE
Richard Meade c. 1974
Personal information
Full nameRichard John Hannay Meade
Nationality United Kingdom
DisciplineEventing
Born(1938-12-04)4 December 1938
Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Died8 January 2015(2015-01-08) (aged 76)
Medal record
Representing  Great Britain
Equestrian
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1968 Mexico City Team eventing
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich Team eventing
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich Individual eventing
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1966 Burghley Individual eventing
Gold medal – first place 1970 Punchestown Team eventing
Silver medal – second place 1970 Punchestown Individual eventing
Silver medal – second place 1974 Burghley Team eventing
Gold medal – first place 1982 Luhmühlen Team eventing
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1965 Moscow Team eventing
Gold medal – first place 1967 Punchestown Team eventing
Gold medal – first place 1971 Burghley Team eventing
Bronze medal – third place 1973 Kiev Team eventing
Gold medal – first place 1981 Horsens Team eventing

Richard John Hannay Meade, OBE (4 December 1938 – 8 January 2015) was Britain's most successful male equestrian at the Olympics. He was a triple Olympic gold medalist and the first British rider to win an individual Olympic title.[1] He also won five World Championship medals, including team golds in 1970 and 1982.

Biography

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Early life

[edit]

Meade was born in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales. His parents, John and Phyllis (née Watts) were joint masters of the Curre Hounds at Itton and set up Britain's first Connemara stud. He was educated at Lancing College and Magdalene College, Cambridge, where he read Engineering and was a member of the Hawks' Club. He served in the 11th Hussars and briefly worked in the City of London before embarking on a life committed to the equestrian sphere.[1]

Equestrian career

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Throughout his eventing career Meade was the outstanding rider of his time and the lynchpin of British teams for 21 years. In 1964, he won the Burghley Horse Trials on Barberry. Meade was a member of Britain's gold medal winning team at both the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics, and also won the individual gold in 1972. He also competed in the 1964 and 1976 Olympics, as well as the substitute competition in Fontainebleau during the partial boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Meade also won two World Championship gold medals and three silver medals, as well as three European Championship gold medals and two bronze medals. He twice won the Badminton Horse Trials, in 1970 on The Poacher and in 1982 on Speculator III.

Following the Munich massacre during the 1972 Olympic games, Meade was flown back to London to read a lesson at the memorial service for the victims. He then returned to carry the union flag during the closing ceremony of the games.

Meade excelled at the major events and championships; in four Olympic games he never finished out of the top eight places. When he retired he was 6th in the list of the most successful British Olympians of all time across all sports; he is currently equal 11th. Despite winning both the team gold and the individual gold medals at Munich in 1972, he felt that his greatest Olympic memory was four years earlier at Mexico where Britain won the team gold in very difficult conditions after intense rainfall. He felt his best performance was at the 1976 Montreal games riding Jacob Jones, who was a relatively cautious horse; they finished 4th individually.

Honours and awards

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Meade on a stamp of Ajman

He was voted BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year in 1972. The same year he came third in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year and was a member of the Team of the Year.

In 1974 he was appointed an OBE for services to sport. In 1996 he was inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame.

Positions and career after competing

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After his retirement from competing, Meade was a dedicated contributor to the equestrian world. He served on the British Horse Society’s council and was chairman of the British Horse Foundation. He was also formerly president of the British Equestrian Federation, a member of the International Equestrian Federation’s (FEI) Eventing Committee and then a bureau member and chairman of its Northern European Group of Nations. He served on the sport's governing body in the UK (now British Eventing) continuously for over 30 years until after its reorganisation in 1996 when he was made a vice president.

He was an FEI judge and course designer, roles that took him all over the world. He was also a well-respected judge of show horses. Latterly, Meade worked as an equestrian expert witness and continued to train riders from his home in South Gloucestershire.

Fox-hunting

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In 2001, the RSPCA expelled Meade for organising a campaign to encourage supporters of fox hunting to join so as to put pressure on the society to change its policy.[2]

Personal life

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Around 1970 Meade was briefly linked to Princess Anne.[3] In 1977 he married Angela Dorothy Farquhar. In 1979 they had a son, Charles, who died aged seven months. They had three more children: James (b. 1981), Harry (b. 1983), and Lucy (b. 1985).

On 14 September 2013, his son, James Meade, married Lady Laura Marsham, daughter of Julian Charles Marsham, 8th Earl of Romney, at St Nicholas' Church in Gayton, Norfolk.[4] Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Prince Harry, and Pippa Middleton were in attendance at the wedding.[5] James is godfather to Princess Charlotte of Wales,[6] and Lady Laura is godmother to Prince Louis of Wales.[7]

His younger son Harry, whom Richard greatly supported, is himself a renowned event rider who has competed for Great Britain at the world championships.[8]

Death

[edit]

Meade died on 8 January 2015, after receiving treatment for cancer. He was 76.[9][10]

In November 2024, Meade's widow announced that medals won by Meade at the 1972 Munich Games were stolen, following a burglary at their property near Marshfield, South Gloucestershire.[11]

References

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  1. ^ a b Richard Meade. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ RSPCA expels Richard Meade – igreens.org.uk, 14 June 2001
  3. ^ MacKelden, Amy (15 November 2020). "The Crown Doesn't Do Justice to Princess Anne's Real-Life Relationships". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Duke of Cambridge's best man to marry earl's daughter". Daily Telegraph.
  5. ^ "Prince William, Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton attend high-society wedding". HELLO!. 15 September 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Princess Charlotte to be christened at Sandringham". BBC News. 5 July 2015.
  7. ^ BBC News report 9 July 2018
  8. ^ In Memoriam Richard Meade 1938 to 2015 | Blog. Harrymeade.com (15 July 2015). Retrieved on 24 July 2015.
  9. ^ Triple Olympic champion Richard Meade dies aged 76. British Olympic Association. 9 January 2015
  10. ^ "Obituary: Triple Olympic gold-medallist Richard Meade". BBC (9 January 2015). Retrieved on 24 July 2015.
  11. ^ Feather, Becky (7 November 2024). "Olympian's widow appeals for return of stolen gold medals". The Week In. Retrieved 7 November 2024.