Eric Van Der Vleuten has enjoyed a distinguished show jumping career. Now, the Dutchman is able to enjoy it alongside his son.
Eric Van Der Vleuten has enjoyed a distinguished show jumping career. Now, the Dutchman is able to enjoy it alongside his son.
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Maikel Van Der Vleuten has followed his father into the sport and the pair are teammates for Madrid in Motion, which competes in the Global Champions League.
Maikel Van Der Vleuten has followed his father into the sport and the pair are teammates for Madrid in Motion, which competes in the Global Champions League.
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Eric won an individual European gold medal for the Netherlands in 1982 and has been to three World Championships with his country.
Eric won an individual European gold medal for the Netherlands in 1982 and has been to three World Championships with his country.
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He is back competing at the highest level after taking time out to focus on coaching.
He is back competing at the highest level after taking time out to focus on coaching.
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"I think my father enjoys competing on the same team as me," says Maikel. "It's pretty unique to both be at the top of our sport but we work well together."
"I think my father enjoys competing on the same team as me," says Maikel. "It's pretty unique to both be at the top of our sport but we work well together."
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