Simon Delestre (born 21 June 1981) is a French equestrian. His specialty is show jumping, either individually or as part of a team. Delestre ranks twenty-five on the FEI Rolex Ranking List.[1]
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| Nationality |  France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discipline | Show jumping | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 21 June 1981 Metz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Horse(s) | Cauletto, Napoli du Ry, Valentino Velvet, Ciana Z, Queldam Denfer, Ryan des Hayettes, Whisper, Qlassic Bois Margot, Quiness du Mezel, Armani | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Personal life
Simon Delestre was born 21 June 1981 in Metz, France, the son of Marcel Delestre.[2] His father, a former international rider, got Delestre interested in equestrianism at a young age.[2] Delestre tried many sports as a child, but a pony named Panama du Cassou HN gave him a taste for riding.[2]
Delestre's stables are located in the structure of his parents Marcel and Magalis' home in Solgne.[3]
Recently when asked if he had any hobbies, Delestre said "No time for that."[4]
Career
After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in 1999, Delestre was crowned the gold medalist at the France Junior Championships and continued that year to win bronze as part of a team in the European Junior Championships.[2] The following year he won the gold medal with his team at the European Championship for Young Riders.[2] Delestre then continued his career in both Pro and Pro Elite races, as well as international events such as the Nations Cup, CSI-5*, and the World Cup Circuit.[2]
In 2011, Delestre was selected to be a reserve rider at the European Championships in Madrid, Spain, where the French team has won three silver medals.[5] The same year, Delestre managed to qualify for the World Cup Final in Leipzig, Germany, where he ranked sixteenth with Couletto.[6] At the end of 2011, Delestre manages to be in the Top Ten of the FEI Rolex Ranking List, allowing him to participate in the Final Top Ten IJRC of Paris.[7] For that race, he finished eighth on Napoli du Ry.[8] Delestre participated in two World Cup finals, where he got tenth in Stuttgart[9] and fourth in Zurich.[10] However, he failed to qualify for the finals in Hertogensbosch, Netherlands.
Delestre qualified for the 2012 London Olympics on Napoli du Ry, where his coach was Henk Nooren.[4] He finished nineteenth in the individual jumping finals[4] and was part of the French team for team jumping, which came in twelfth.[11]
Delestre is perhaps best known for his prowess in the Mediterranean Games, where he has won two gold medals and one silver, both as part of a team and individually.[2]
Placements
- 1999[12]
- Junior Champion of France in Fontainebleau with Bella de Charmois
- Part of the bronze medal team at the European Junior Championships in Münchwilen, Switzerland with Eddy de Villiers
- 2000[12]
- Part of the gold medal team at the European Championship for Young Riders in Hartpury, Great Britain with Didam de la Ressée
- Winner of CSIOY Reims with Didam de la Ressée
- 2001[12]
- 2002[12]
- 2003[12]
- Seventh place at the Grand Prix for CSI-3* in Lons le Saunier with Hello Arcy
- Winner of the small Grand Prix for CSI-3* in Vittel with Lucky Luck C
- The Grand Prize Winner for Pro 1 in Montbéliard with Iceberg Forestry
- 2004[12]
- Second place at the Grand Prix Pro in Palaiseau with Holga of Bignons
- Second place at the Power Pro with Franconville Istar of Vesquerie
- 2005[12]
- Winner of the Grand Prix for CSI-3* in Dunkirk with Unpublished Balme
- Sixth place at the Grand Prix for CSI-3* in Bourge en Bresse with Unpublished Balme
- Part of the silver medal team at the Mediterranean Games with Unpublished Balme
- Eighth place individually at the Mediterranean Games with Unpublished Balme
- 2006[12]
- Part of the winning team at CSIO-5* in Rome, Italy with Unpublished Balme
- Part of the second-place team at CSIO-5* in Rotterdam, Netherlands with Unpublished Balme
- Ninth place at the Grand Prix World Cup of the CHI-5* in Geneva, Switzerland with Unpublished Balme
- 2007[12]
- Winner of the Grand Prix at the 1m40 in Cheminot with Melody Burning
- Winner of the Grand Prix at the 1m45 in Maillys with Melody Burning
- 4th in the World Championships of six years in Lanaken, Belgium with Neptune's Cottage
- 5th in the World Championships of seven years in Lanaken, Belgium with Melody Burning
- 2008[12]
- Winner of the Grand Prix Pro Elite 1.50m in Sainte-Mere-Eglise with Oda
- Winner of the Grand Prix Pro Elite 1.50m in Cluny with Unpublished Balme
- Seventh place at the Grand Prix Pro Elite 1.50m in Cluny with Couletto
- 2009[12]
- Part of the winning team at CSIO-5* in Gijon with Melody Burning
- Individual gold medal at the Mediterranean Games in Pescara, Italy with Melody Burning
- Part of the gold medal team at the Mediterranean Games in Pescara, Italy with Melody Burning
- Seventh place at the Grand Prix for CSI-5* at Paris-Villepinte with Couletto
- 2010[12]
- Fifth place at the Grand Prix World Cup for CSI-5* in Mechelen, Belgium with Couletto
- Winner of the Grand Prix for CSI-3* in Montpellier, France with Oslo du Chavet
- Second place at the Grand Prix for CSI-5* in Brussels (Audi Masters) with Couletto
- Third place at the Grand Prix for CSI-5* in Paris (Grand Masters) with Napoli du Ry
- Winner of the Grand Prix for CSI-4* in Antwerp, Belgium with Napoli du Ry
- 2011[12]
- Tenth place at the Grand Prix World Cup for CSI-5* in Stuttgart, Germany with Napoli du Ry
- Third place at the Grand Prix for CSI-5* in Madrid, Spain with Napoli du Ry
- Winner of the French Tour EADS at the Global Champions Tour in Cannes with Napoli du Ry
- Sixteenth place at the World Cup Final in Leipzig, Germany with Couletto
- Fifth place at the Grand Prix World Cup for CSI-5* in Hertogenbosch, Netherlands with Couletto
- 2012[12]
- Fourth place at the Grand Prix World Cup for CSI-5* in with Napoli du Ry
- Twelfth place at the Grand Prix of the Global Champions Tour in Doha, Qatar with Valentino Velvet
- Winner of the small Grand Prix for CSIO-5* in La Baule with Whisper
- Third place at the Grand Prix for CSIO-5* in Rotterdam, Netherlands with Napoli du Ry
- Nineteenth place for the 2012 London Olympics individual jumping with Napoli du Ry[13]
- Part of the twelfth place team for the London 2012 Olympics team jumping with Napoli du Ry[11]
Horses
| Name | Age | Gender | Color | Breed | Sire | Dam | Damsire | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Couletto | 13 years | Stallion | Gray dappled | Oldenburger | Couleur Rubin | Panarina | Caletto | [14] |
| Napoli du Ry | 12 years | Gelding | Chestnut | Oldenburger | Baloubet du Rouet | La Donna | Silvio I | [15] |
| Valentino Velvet | 11 years | Stallion | Dark bay | Warmblood | C Indoctro | Riadne Velvet | Burggraaf | [16] |
| Whisper | 10 years | Mare | Black pangared | Warmblood | Gentleman | Kiovili D | Sit This One Out | [17] |
| Qlassic Bois Margot | 9 years | Stallion | Black pangared | French Saddle Pony | L'Arc de Triomphe*Bois Margot | Decibelle du Roc | Galoubet A | [18] |
| Quiness du Mezel | 9 years | Mare | Chestnut | French Saddle Pony | Elan de la Cour*HN | Égée du Mezel | Tenor de Conde*HN | [19] |
| Cap Kennedy Bois Margot | 9 years | Stallion | Grey | Holsteiner | Cassini II | Karina V | Cantus | [20][21] |
| Ryan des Hayettes | 8 years | Stallion | Chestnut | French Saddle Pony | Hugo Gesmeray | Ryonne des Hayettes Z | Ryon d'Anzex | [22] |
| Stardust Quinhon | 7 years | Mare | Dark brown bay | Selle Français | Calvaro | Longane Quinhon | Cabdulla du Tillard | [23][24] |
| Shere Khan du Banney | 7 years | Stallion | Chestnut | Selle Français | Eyken des Fontenis | Fany de St Pair | Papyrus de Chivre | [25][26] |
| Ho-Go Van De Padenborre | 6 years | Stallion | Bay | Belgian Warmblood | Darco | Dirka Van De Padenborre | Chin Chin | [27][28] |
| Hennessey Van De Padenborre | 6 years | Mare | Chestnut | Belgian Warmblood | Quidam de Revel | Delicieuse Van De Padenborre | Chin Chin | [29][30] |
External links
- Official website (in French)