Karin Donckers

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Karin Donckers
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Medal record
Representing Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Equestrian
European Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2003 Punchestown Team eventing
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2009 Fontainebleau Team eventing

Karin Donckers (born 28 May 1971) is a Belgian equestrian who competes in eventing. She has competed at seven Olympic Games between 1992 and 2024 (having missed 1996 and 2020). Her best result was fourth place in the team competition in 1992 and 2024. She has also twice finished in the top ten of the individual competition, with eighth in 1992 and ninth in 2008. [1] [2]

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References

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