Jean-Claude Van Geenberghe
Jean-Claude Van Geenberghe (17 November 1962 – 9 May 2009) was a Belgian-Ukrainian equestrian who competed in the sport of show jumping. He competed in the 1998, 1992, and 2008 Summer Olympics.
| Jean-Claude Van Geenberghe | |
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Jean-Claude Van Geenberghe |
| Nationality | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Belgium & Ukraine (since 2006) |
| Discipline | Show jumping |
| Born | 17 November 1962 Kortrijk, Belgium |
| Died | 9 May 2009 (aged 46) Donetsk, Ukraine |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 161 lb (73 kg; 11 st 7 lb) |
While competing for Ukraine, Van Geenberghe resided in Donetsk. He died from heart attack[1] and is buried in Belgium.
References
- "В Донецьку під час змагань зупинилося серце світової зірки кінного спорту". Archived from the original on 14 May 2009. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
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