Christina Liebherr (born 16 March 1979) is a Swiss equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping.
She won the bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in team jumping following the disqualification of Norwegian rider Tony André Hansen.
Career Christina Liebherr began riding at the age of nine. From December 1995 till August 2011 she was trained by German Rider Susanne Behring.
She was selected for the 2008 Summer Olympics where she rode LB No Mercy and won the bronze medal in team jumping following the disqualification of Norwegian rider Tony André Hansen.
Personal life Her grandfather is the founder of the Liebherr Group; Hans Liebherr.
Horses Current LB Callas Sitte (born 1998), Zangersheide, Mare, sire: Calvaro Z, Owner: Hans Liebherr LB Con Grazia CH (born 2003), Mare, sire: Con Spirito R, damsire: Karondo v. Schlösslihof, Owner: Hans Liebherr
Former show horses LB No Mercy (born 1995), Gelding, sire: Libero H, damsire: Dillenburg, Owner: Hans Liebherr
Successes Olympic Games: 2004: with LB No Mercy - Rank 5 (Team) + Rank 14 (Individual) 2008: with LB No Mercy - Rank 3 (Team) FEI World Equestrian Games 2006, Aachen: Rank 5 (Team) + Rank 11 (Individual) European Championships: 2005, San Patrignano: Rank 2 (Team) + Rank 2 (Individual)
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