Pierre Durand (equestrian, born 1955) explained

Pierre Durand (equestrian, born 1955) should not be confused with Pierre Durand (equestrian, born 1931).

Pierre Durand (born 16 February 1955) is a French show jumping champion, and 1988 Olympic champion.^[1]

Olympic record

Durand participated at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where he won a gold medal in Individual Jumping, and also a team bronze medal.^[2]

In film

Durand is played by Guillaume Canet in Jappeloup, a film by Christian Duguay about the bond he developed with Jappeloup until they won at the Olympics. He sued the producers for misuse of the brand "Jappeloup".^{[3] [4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Pierre Durand, Jr..
2. http://www.databaseolympics.com/games/gamessport.htm?g=22&sp=EQU "1988 Summer Olympics – Seoul, Japan – Equestrian"
3. News: Fiona . Ipert. Jappeloup attaqué par Pierre Durand. Le Figaro. March 28, 2013 . fr. Jappeloup attacked by Pierre Durand.
4. Web site: Les producteurs du film 'Jappeloup' attaqués par le cavalier Pierre Durand. Télérama. March 29, 2013. fr. The producers of the film 'Jappeloup' attacked by the rider Pierre Durand. April 12, 2022.
5. Web site: Henri . Haget. Le cavalier de Jappeloup attaque les producteurs du film. L'Express. March 27, 2013. fr. The rider of Jappeloup attacks the producers of the film.