O'Connor, Karen (1958–)
O'Connor, Karen (1958–)
American equestrian. Name variations: Karen Lende. Born Karen Lende, Feb 17, 1958, in Bolton, MA; m. David O'Connor (equestrian), 1993.
On The Optimist, was the 1st American to win the Boekelo CCI in Holland (1984); won the Chesterland CCI on Casstlewellan (1985); won the Rolex Kentucky International on Mr. Maxwell (1991), Worth the Trust (1997), and Prince Panache (1999); won a team silver medal for eventing at Atlanta Olympics (1996), on Biko; won a team bronze medal for eventing at Sydney Olympics (2000), on Prince Panache. Named US Female Equestrian Athlete of the Year 8 times.
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