The New Zealand Herald

Winkler mourned

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Hans Guenther Winkler, a German showjumpin­g great who won five Olympic gold medals, has died. He was 91. After taking gold at the 1954 and 1955 world championsh­ips, Winkler and his mare Halla cemented their fame with a memorable performanc­e at the 1956 Olympic equestrian events in Stockholm. Despite intense pain from a pulled muscle, Winkler remained in the saddle and Halla carried him to a flawless second round, ensuring their first Olympic gold. Four more followed, as well as a silver and bronze, before he retired in 1986. Jen O'Connell shot accurately for the Steel last night.

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