Steve GuerdatOlympian
🇨🇭 Switzerland · born 1982
Best known with Nino des Buissonnets — 2× Rolex Grand Prix winner
About Steve Guerdat
Steve Guerdat, born in 1982, is a celebrated Swiss showjumping rider who has achieved remarkable success on the global stage. Hailing from Switzerland, Guerdat has made a significant impact in the showjumping discipline and is known for his exceptional partnerships with several world-class horses. His career highlights include winning an individual gold medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games aboard Nino des Buissonnets. Guerdat continued to excel in subsequent competitions, showcasing his consistent performance and dedication to the sport.
Guerdat's achievements extend beyond the Olympics. He has excelled in the FEI World Cup Finals, capturing the title three times: in 2015 with Albführen's Paille de la Roque in Las Vegas, in 2016 with Corbinian in Göteborg, and in 2019 with Alamo, also in Göteborg. In addition, he secured a team gold medal at the 2009 European Championships at Windsor with Jalisca Solier.
Guerdat's commitment and skill have kept him competitive at the highest levels, maintaining a position among the world's elite riders.
Championship record
Athens 200450th individual · Olympic ZBeijing 20083rd team · Jalisca SolierLondon 20121st individual · Nino des BuissonnetsRio de Janeiro 20164th individual · Nino des BuissonnetsRio de Janeiro 20166th with the team · Nino des BuissonnetsTokyo 20215th with the team · Venard de CerisyParis 2024individual silver · Dynamix de Belhème
| Year | Championship | Result | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Olympic Games · Paris | individual silver↗ | Dynamix de Bélhème |
| 2023 | European Championships · Year | 6th team↗ | Dynamix de Bélhème |
| 2021 | Olympic Games · Tokyo | 5th with the team↗ | Venard de Cerisy |
| 2021 | European Championships · Year | 11th individual↗ | Albfuehren's Maddox |
| 2019 | World Cup Final · Gothenburg | winner↗ | Alamo |
| 2019 | European Championships · Year | 12th individual, 6th team↗ | Bianca |
| 2018 | World Championships · Tryon | 4th team↗ | Bianca |
| 2018 | World Equestrian Games · Tryon | 4th team↗ | Albfuehren's Bianca |
| 2017 | European Championships · Gothenburg | 15th individual, 6th team↗ | Bianca |
| 2016 | World Cup Final · Göteborg | 1st individual↗ | Corbinian |
| 2016 | Olympic Games · Rio de Janeiro | 4th individual↗ | Nino des Buissonnets |
| 2016 | Olympic Games · Rio de Janeiro | 6th with the team↗ | Nino des Buissonnets |
| 2015 | World Cup Final · Las Vegas | 1st individual↗ | Albfuhren's Paille de la Roque |
| 2014 | World Cup Final · Lyon | 5th↗ | Nino des Buissonnets |
| 2013 | World Cup Final · Göteborg | 2nd individual↗ | Nino des Buissonnets |
| 2012 | Olympic Games · London | 1st individual↗ | Nino des Buissonnets |
| 2012 | World Cup Final · 's-Hertogenbosch | silver individual↗ | Nino des Buissonnets |
| 2010 | World Equestrian Games · Lexington | 13th team↗ | Tresor |
| 2009 | European Championships · Windsor | Team gold↗ | Jalisca Solier |
| 2009 | World Cup Final · Las Vegas | 8th↗ | Tresor |
| 2008 | Olympic Games · Beijing | 3rd team↗ | Jalisca Solier |
| 2008 | World Cup Final · Göteborg | 7th↗ | Tresor |
| 2007 | World Cup Final · Las Vegas | 3rd individual↗ | Tresor |
| 2005 | European Championships · San Patrignano | Team silver↗ | Pialotta |
| 2004 | Olympic Games · Athens | 50th individual↗ | Olympic Z |
One row per championship appearance, as reported by the cited sources.
Results on record
| Year | Show | Class | Placing | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament | CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex↗ | Winner | Venard de Cerisy |
| 2015 | CHI Geneva | Rolex Grand Prix↗ | Winner | Nino des Buissonnets |
| 2013 | CHI Geneva | Rolex Grand Prix↗ | Winner | Nino des Buissonnets |
| 2006 | CHI Geneva | Rolex Grand Prix↗ | Winner | Jalisca Solier |
From the shows results ledger — every row cited to its source.
Horses
| Horse | Years | Together |
|---|---|---|
| Alamo | 2019 | Claimed the FEI World Cup Finals title in 2019 in Göteborg. |
| Albführen's Paille de la Roque | 2015 | Won the 2015 FEI World Cup Finals in Las Vegas. |
| Albfuehren's Maddox | 2021 | Contributed to team gold at the 2021 European Championships in Riesenbeck. |
| Albfuehren's Paille de la Roque | 2015 | Winner of the 2015 FEI World Cup Final. |
| Corbinian | 2016 | Secured a victory at the 2016 FEI World Cup Finals in Göteborg. |
| Dynamix de Bélhème | 2023 | Helped win the individual gold at the 2023 European Championships in Milano. |
| Nino des Buissonnets | 2012-2016 | Achieved individual gold at the 2012 Olympics and two 2nd places in the World Cup Finals (2012, 2013). |
| Venard de Cerisy | 2021 | Placed 5th with his team at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. |
| Albführen's Paille | 2015 | Won World Cup Finals at Las Vegas in 2015. |
| Albfuehren's Bianca | 2017-2018 | Secured 3rd place with the team at the 2018 World Equestrian Games and at the 2017 European Championships. |
Linked horses have their own cited EquiWiki profile.
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