Margaret McIver
Margaret Elizabeth McIver (7 August 1933 – 21 July 2020)[1] was an Australian equestrian, dressage coach and judge.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Margaret Elizabeth Young |
| Nationality | Australia |
| Born | 7 August 1933 Gordon, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 21 July 2020 (aged 86) Ballarat, Victoria, Australia |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | Equestrian |
| Event(s) | Dressage |
McIver was the first Australian to represent her country in dressage when she competed at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympics in the individual event.[2] Riding C.K., she finished in 42nd place.[3] Her horse was named after his breeder, Colin Kelly, who in 1949 won the first dressage event held in Victoria.[4]
In May 2007 McIver was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Ballarat in recognition of her contribution to dressage in Australia as an Olympic competitor, and dressage coach and judge.[2]
IcIver was an honorary life member of Equestrian Australia.[5] In January 2000, she was awarded the Australian Sports Medal as the first Australian to compete at the Olympics in dressage.[6]
She died on 21 July 2020 at the age of 86.[7]
References
- "Margaret McIver, Olympic Equestrian / Dressage | Australia". International Olympic Committee. 15 June 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- "Honorary doctorate to McIver". The Courier. 7 May 2007. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- "Margaret McIver Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". 21 July 2017. Archived from the original on 21 July 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- "Colin Kelly inducted into EA Hall of Fame". www.equestrian.org.au. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- "Honorary Life Members". www.equestrian.org.au. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- "Mrs Margaret MCIVER". It's an Honour. Australian Government. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- Ballarat in mourning after Olympian Margaret McIver dies, aged 86