Canadian Olympian Jamie Smart dies at 62
International Canadian eventer as well as showjumper Jamie Smart has died at the historic menses of 62.
The talented rider, who died on June v at his habitation inwards Georgina, Ontario, spent to a greater extent than than 20 years representing Canada at international contest inwards both disciplines.
“Jamie represented the consummate passenger whose talent afforded him the mightiness to seamlessly as well as successfully main ii demanding disciplines inwards our sport,” said Equine Canada President, Michael Gallagher.
“He held the skills that many dream of as well as inspired countless Canadians to accept upwards equestrian sport. Heartfelt condolences to Jamie’s friends as well as family.”
Beginning inwards demo jumping, Smart won several grand prix events including the puissance cast at the 1974 Royal Winter Fair, as well as the 1974 National Show Jumping Championship. He thence moved on to piece of employment the veteran of Canada’s three-day consequence team, having competed inwards (and completed) to a greater extent than than xxx international CCI-level events. He was a fellow member of ii Canadian Olympic Teams – in 1980 as well as 1988 – as well as brought habitation silverish as well as aureate squad medals from the 1987 as well as 1991 Pan American Games.
William James (Jamie) Smart survived yesteryear his sister, Susan Young.
The funeral service is at Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home inwards Sutton, Ontario, on Friday, June fourteen at 11am.
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