Francis Weldon

Olympic athlete

1913 – 1993

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Who was Francis Weldon?

Francis William Weldon MVO MBE MC was a British equestrian and Olympic champion. He won a team gold medal in eventing at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, and received an individual bronze medal. He became European champion in 1953, 1954 and 1955.

Weldon was a Lieutenant Colonel in the British Army and was Officer Commanding, the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery.

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Born
Aug 2, 1913
Died
Sep 21, 1993

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on July 23, 2013

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