Nicholas David Skelton (born 30 December 1957, Bedworth, Warwickshire) is a British former equestrian who competed in show jumping. He retired at the age of 59 years old, on 5 April 2017. He began riding at age 18 months and in 1975 took two team silvers and an individual gold at the Junior European Championships.

Feb 3, 2017 · For Nick Skelton, however, in winning Britain’s first ever individual Olympic Gold for show jumping in Rio at the age of 58 he did exactly what London 2012 called for as a legacy. Inspire a generation? Nick’s inspiring in ways more than one.

Apr 5, 2017 · Following the news today of Olympic showjumping champion Nick Skelton's retirement from competition, we've dug out some facts and figures about the legendary showjumper, whose outstanding...

Apr 5, 2017 · Show jumper Nick Skelton, who became Britain's second-oldest Olympic gold medallist with victory at Rio 2016, has retired from the sport. The Warwickshire rider, 59, will...

Mar 12, 2024 · When the showjumper Nick Skelton suffered in a fall in 2000, his then teenage son Dan’s first reaction was to run to the spooked horse, rather than his stricken father. “Working with horses,...

Nick Skelton became Team GB’s oldest Olympic medallist in 104 years as he won Britain’s first ever individual showjumping gold after a dramatic final at Rio 2016. The 58-year-old triumphed on board Big Star in a six-man jump-off to take his second career gold medal at a record seventh Olympic Games.

1 day ago · Skelton, 59, has made several attempts to retire from the ring, mainly owing to serious injury including a broken neck he sustained in 2000. Aside from his yearning for a gold medal, Skelton says his inspiration him to battle against adversity …

Apr 5, 2017 · Olympic individual champion Nick Skelton believes that "now is the right time" to retire from showjumping. British Showjumping announced on Wednesday that 59-year-old Skelton and his Rio...

Aug 19, 2016 · Nick Skelton broke his neck in 2000 and was told by doctors that he would never be able to ride again.

Showjumper Nick Skelton retired in 2017 after more than four decades at the top. He overcame a serious neck injury to win two Olympic gold medals. Read Horse & Hound's latest articles...