Cian O'Connor

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Cian O'Connor's career is defined by remarkable consistency and resilience. He is one of only a handful of Irish riders to have competed at four Olympic Games, and his bronze medal in 2012 ended a 64-year wait for an Irish show jumping medal. His five Aga Khan Trophy wins place him among the most successful riders in the history of the Dublin Horse Show. Beyond the medals, O'Connor is celebrated for his sportsmanship and his unwavering commitment to horse welfare, qualities that have endeared him to fans and peers alike.

AwardsCian O'Connor's trophy cabinet includes an Olympic bronze medal from 2012, a European team gold from 2017, and five Aga Khan Trophy wins with the Irish team. He has also claimed numerous Grand Prix victories across the globe, establishing himself as one of Ireland's most successful show jumpers of his generation.

Honours & Distinctions

Inducted into the Irish Sports Hall of Fame

Irish Sports Council·2023

Recognized for his outstanding contributions to Irish equestrian sport.

Rankings & Lists

Top 10 Show Jumpers in the World

FEI World Rankings·2013

Records & Feats

First Irish show jumper to win an Olympic medal in 64 years

Historic First·2012

Won individual bronze at the 2012 London Olympics, breaking a drought dating back to 1948.

Five Aga Khan Trophy wins at Dublin Horse Show

Career Milestone·2022

Most wins by any Irish rider in the history of the event.