Carl Hester aims for record eighth Olympics with Team GB
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:49 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Carl Hester hopes to compete in his eighth Olympic Games for Team GB at Los Angeles 2028. The dressage rider, who first participated in the Olympics in 1992, recently contributed to Great Britain's silver medal at the FEI World Championships, securing their qualification for the upcoming Games. Hester holds a joint British record of seven Olympic appearances and aims to continue his success despite the competitive selection process for the LA team. He acknowledged the challenges ahead and expressed gratitude to the owners of his horses for their support.
- •Hester won a silver medal with Team GB at the FEI World Championships.
- •He has competed in seven Olympic Games, starting in 1992.
- •Hester won gold in team dressage at London 2012 and bronze in 2016 and 2021.
- •He will have a young horse eligible for the 2028 Olympics.
- •Final team selections for LA will occur shortly before the Games.
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — Hester targets historic eighth Olympics for Team GB
"Dressage rider Carl Hester hopes he can set a new Team GB record by competing at an eighth Olympic Games.
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