Alberto Michán

Alberto Michán Halbinger (born 2 December 1978) is an Israeli-Mexican Olympic horse rider. Born in Mexico, he competes for Israel.[1] He qualified to represent Israel at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.[2]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Michán and the second or maternal family name is Halbinger.
Alberto Michán
Personal information
Full nameAlberto Michán Halbinger
NationalityIsrael (since 2018)
Mexico (until 2017)
DisciplineShow jumping
Born (1978-12-02) 2 December 1978
Mexico City, Mexico
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight154 lb (70 kg; 11 st 0 lb)
Horse(s)Chinobampo Lavita, Rosalia la Silla
Medal record
Equestrian
Representing  Mexico
Central American and Caribbean Games
Gold medal – first place 2002 San Salvador Team Jumping
Silver medal – second place 2002 San Salvador Jumping Speed

Biography

Michan was born in Mexico; his family comes from Israel.[3]

He was a finalist at the FEI World Cup Jumping in 2006 and 2007.[4]

He competed in the 2006 and 2014 World Equestrian Games.[2][4]

He competed for Mexico at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, both in individual jumping (coming in 29th) and in team jumping (coming in 8th).[5]

He earned a bronze medal in Team Jumping at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.[4]

At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he tied with Scott Brash and Nick Skelton, both of the team-gold medal-winning United Kingdom, for 5th in individual jumping. He was part of the Mexican team for team jumping, which finished in fifth place.[2]

He qualified to represent Israel at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.[2]

References
  1. "Alberto Michan moves on to represent Israel". 1 January 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  2. Showjumping, www worldofshowjumping com, World of. "Alberto Michan moves on to represent Israel | World of Showjumping". www.worldofshowjumping.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. "Alberto Michan has changed nationality and joined the Israeli team". www.horseshowjumping.tv.
  4. News, Jumper (5 January 2018). "Alberto Michan Riding for Israel Now". {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Alberto Michán". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
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