Fritz Thiedemann (born March 3, 1918 - died January 8, 2000) was German equestrianist, considered to be one of the greatest show jumpers of his time. Born in the town of Heide (Schleswig-Holstein), as the son of a farmer. His riding talents became clear at a young age, but he could not display them internationally until after World War II. At the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, Thiedemann achieved a unique performance, winning medals in two equestrian disciplines, … Wikipedia
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