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U.A.E. equestrian

Omar Al Marzouqi
Personal information
Birth nameOmar Abdul Aziz Al Marzouqi
Born (2003-03-28) 28 March 2003 (age 21)
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in) (2018)
Weight58 kg (128 lb) (2018)
Sport
Country United Arab Emirates
SportEquestrian
Medal record
Equestrian
Representing  United Arab Emirates
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2022 Hangzhou Individual jumping
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Hangzhou Team jumping
Youth Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2018 Buenos Aires Individual jumping

Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzouqi (Arabic: عمر عبدالعزيز المرزوقي, also transliterated Al Marzooqi, born 28 March 2003) is an equestrian who represents the United Arab Emirates.

Early life

He was introduced to riding at a young age. His father was a show jumper who went on to train riders.

Career

At the age of 15 years-old he won a silver medal at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

At the 2022 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, Al Marzouqi won two medals in the show jumping, an individual silver and team bronze.

In May 2024, he won the CSI4* 1.55m Grand Prix title at the Montefalco Championship in Italy, riding Enjoy de la Mure.

In July 2024, he was announced to be the flag carrier for the United Arab Emirates at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Personal life

He graduated with a double bachelor’s degree from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.

References

  1. "Omar Al Marzooqi". Olympedia. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  2. "CSIO Roma: Omar Al Marzooqi's Rise in Show Jumping". Horseshowjumping.tv. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  3. ^ Bantock, Jack (9 July 2024). "The young showjumping sensation carrying the flag — and hopes — of the UAE into the Olympics". CNN. Retrieved 10 July 2024. Omar Al Marzouqi
  4. ^ Abulleil, Reem (11 October 2023). "UAE's Omar Al Marzooqi has high hopes for Paris after Asian Games medal joy". The National. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  5. "UAE's Omar Abdulaziz Al Marzouqi wins show jumping silver at Youth Olympic Games". Sport360. 14 October 2018. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  6. "Individual silver and bronze, team bronze for UAE show jumpers at Asian Games". Arab News. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2024. Omar Al Marzouqi
  7. "Omar Al Marzooqi clinches Grand Prix Show Jumping title at Montefalco Championship, Italy". wam.ae. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  8. Satish, A.K.S. (6 July 2024). "Omar Al Marzouqi to Carry UAE Flag at the Opening Ceremony on July 26". Gulf News. Retrieved 10 July 2024.

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