Toshiyuki Tanaka (田中 利幸, Tanaka Toshiyuki, born 2 February 1985) is a Japanese equestrian.[1] He competed in eventing at the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2020 Summer Olympics.[2]

Toshiyuki Tanaka
Tanaka and Marquis De Plescop competing at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London
Personal information
NationalityJapanese
Born (1985-02-02) 2 February 1985 (age 39)
Fukuoka, Japan
Sport
SportEquestrian
Medal record
Equestrian
Representing  Japan
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Paris Team eventing

Tanaka was the travelling reserve for the 2024 Summer Olympics. When team member Ryuzo Kitajima withdrew his horse Cekatinka from the horse inspection on show jumping day,[3] Tanaka rode for the Japanese team in the show jumping phase of the competition.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "London2012.com". Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
  2. ^ "Toshiyuki Tanaka". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 September 2012.
  3. ^ "2 Held, 1 Withdrawn From Hold Box At Final Olympic Eventing Horse Inspection - The Chronicle of the Horse". Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Eventing team and Individual Results". Olympics.com. Retrieved 29 July 2024.