Salzgeber, Ulla (1958–)

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Salzgeber, Ulla (1958–)

German equestrian. Name variations: Ulla Helbing. Born Ulla Helbing, Aug 5, 1958, in Oberhausen, Germany.

At World Equestrian games, placed 1st for team dressage (1998, 2002) and 3rd for indiv. dressage (1998, 2002); on Rusty, won a bronze medal for indiv. dressage and a gold medal for team dressage at Sydney Olympics (2000); won 3rd consecutive World Cup title at the World Cup finals in Sweden (2003); on Rusty, won a silver medal for indiv. dressage and a gold medal for team dressage at Athens Olympics (2004). Named Rider of the Year (2001 and 2002).

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