William Coleman III is an American equestrian. He began his riding career at age six with his Shetland Pony, TJ, in the Virginia hunt fields, exploring multiple disciplines. His passion for eventing grew after attending a clinic with Karen and David O’Connor, eventually working for them during summers.
In 2001, Coleman won individual gold at the North American Youth Championships. Riding his Irish sports horse, Fox In Flight, he became the first U.S. athlete to win the Bramham CCI4*-L in 2003, debuting in CCI5*-L at Burghley the same year and being shortlisted for the 2004 Athens Olympics.
In 2012, he and his Westphalian gelding Twizzel competed at the London Olympics as part of the U.S. Eventing Team. Coleman participated in his first World Championship at the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games in Tryon, NC, with Tight Lines. They contributed to the U.S. team's silver medal at the 2022 FEI Eventing World Championship in Italy.
Will Coleman height
William Coleman is a 6'2" equestrian athlete from Gordonsville, VA. He is a 1-time Olympian who competed at the London 2012 Olympic Games, finishing 7th in the Team - Open category and 37th in the Individual - Open category. He has qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Coleman graduated from the University of Virginia.
Will Coleman’s Other Physical Attributes
William Coleman was born on May 8, 1983, in Locust Valley, New York. He has brown eyes and brown hair. His robust physique supports his career as an accomplished equestrian athlete.
Full Name | William Coleman |
Birth date | May 8, 1983 |
Age | 41 |
Birth Place | Locust Valley, New York |
Weight | Not Known |
Height | 6′ 2″ |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Brown |
Will Coleman Achievements
Coleman has achieved significant career highlights, including a 5th place finish at the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event and a 4th place finish at the 2012 Rolex/USEF National CCI4* Eventing Championship. He also placed 3rd at the 2008 American Eventing Championships (advanced level) and was named the U.S. Eventing Association Young Rider of the Year in 2004.
At the 2022 World Championships, he earned a silver medal in the Team-Open category and placed 7th in the Individual-Open category. Coleman was also named a USEF Equestrian of Honor and received the William C. Steinkraus Trophy.
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William Coleman's full name is William Coleman.
William Coleman was born on May 8, 1983.
William Coleman was born in Locust Valley, New York.
William Coleman competes in eventing as an equestrian athlete.
William Coleman's career highlights include winning the CCIO4*-S at CHIO Aachen in 2021, becoming the first American to achieve this feat, and earning a silver medal with the U.S. team at the 2022 FEI Eventing World Championship in Italy.
