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Kyra Downton

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Kyra Downton
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born(1913-11-13)November 13, 1913
Vladivostok, Russia
DiedFebruary 6, 1999(1999-02-06) (aged 85)
Bend, Oregon, United States
Sport
SportEquestrian
Medal record
Equestrian
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1967 Winnipeg Individual dressage
Silver medal – second place 1967 Winnipeg Team dressage

Kyra Downton (November 13, 1913 – February 6, 1999) was a Russian-borm American equestrian.[1][2] She competed in two events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "American Dressage Legends: Kyra Downton - YourDressage.org". January 16, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "Women's History Month: Kyra Downton - The Chronicle of the Horse". Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  3. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kyra Downton Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2020.