The Australian eventing rider whose career, spanning more than four decades, keeps setting records.
Few athletes in any sport can match the staying power of Andrew Hoy. Through his Instagram account, @hoyeventing, the rider gives fans a look at the daily life behind a career that has stretched across eight Olympic Games.
From a Country Farm to the World Stage
Hoy grew up on his parents’ farm in Culcairn, New South Wales, and was a member of the pony club in nearby Holbrook. He was born on 8 February 1959 and holds an OAM, and he was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2000. equestrianphotodeck
An Olympic Record
Hoy has competed at eight Olympic Games, from Los Angeles in 1984 to Tokyo in 2020. He is the only athlete to have represented Australia at eight Olympics. sahofequestrian
He helped Australia win three consecutive team eventing gold medals from 1992 to 2000, and took individual silver at Sydney 2000. His tally stands at six Olympic medals: three gold, two silver and one bronze. tmj4olympics
Making History in Tokyo
The Tokyo Games gave him another milestone. At 62, he won team silver and individual bronze, becoming the oldest Australian male competitor at an Olympics. That also made him Australia’s oldest Olympic medallist. equestrianolympics
Success Beyond the Olympics
His results are not limited to the Games. He has won four CCI five-star events across the Badminton, Burghley and Kentucky competitions. sahof
Still Competing
Age has not slowed him down. In August 2026, the 67-year-old, already holder of six Olympic and two World Championship medals, was preparing for the FEI World Championships in Aachen. He travelled there with his long-time partner, the horse Vassily. [Add the Aachen result here.] aachen2026aachen2026
Life in the UK
Hoy is based in Leicestershire, in the United Kingdom, and has lived in the UK since 1993. His Instagram gives followers a view of that daily routine. wikipedia
Looking Ahead
With a career built on longevity, Hoy continues to inspire riders and fans of all ages. [Add his current plans, horses and goals, or a quote from him.]
Follow on Instagram: @hoyeventing
About Andrew Hoy
Andrew Hoy OAM is an Australian eventing rider born in Culcairn, New South Wales, and based in the UK. He is an eight-time Olympian with six Olympic medals, three of them gold. Follow @hoyeventing on Instagram for updates from his riding career.
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