Karl Slezak Explained

Karl Slezak
Sport:Equestrian eventing
Birth Date:December 14, 1981
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Karl Slezak (born December 14, 1981) is a Canadian equestrian competing in the eventing disicipline.[1]

Career

Slezak has represented Canada at two Pan American Games.[1] Slezak first represented Canada at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.[2] [3] Slezak was part of the team that won the bronze medal in the team event.[4] Four years later at the 2023 Pan American Games, Slezak would win the gold medal as part of the team event.[5] Slezak would also finish fourth individually.[5]

In July 2024, Slezak qualified to compete for Canada at the 2024 Summer Olympics.[6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Karl Slezak. wwww.olympic.ca. Canadian Olympic Committee. 14 July 2024.
  2. Web site: Canada nominates Pan Am Games equestrian team. 19 June 2019. www.cbc.ca/sports/. CBC Sports. 14 July 2024.
  3. 19 June 2019. Canadian Equestrian Team Nominated for Lima 2019 Pan American Games. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Canadian Olympic Committee. 14 July 2024.
  4. Web site: Canadian Eventing Team Claims Bronze Medal at Lima 2019 Pan Am Games. Christie. Jesse. 13 August 2019. www.horsejournals.com/. Horse Journals. 14 July 2024.
  5. Web site: Canada wins Pan Am Games equestrian gold, qualifies eventing team for Paris Olympics. 29 October 2023. www.cbc.ca/sports/. CBC Sports. 14 July 2024.
  6. Web site: Fenton. Caela. Dressage and eventing athletes and horses named to Team Canada for Paris 2024. Canadian Olympic Committee. 5 July 2024. 5 July 2024.
  7. Web site: Canada Names Dressage And Eventing Teams For Paris. 5 July 2024. www.chronofhorse.com/. The Chronicle of the Horse. 5 July 2024.