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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 24 May 1979 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Equestrian -Jumping |
| Event | Show jumping |
Yuri Mansur (born 24 May 1979) is a Brazilian show jumping competitor. [1] He represented Brazil at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo 2021, competing in individual jumping.
He represented Brazil during the World Cup Finals in 2011, 2014, and 2023, being the 4th best result in 2023.
Yuri Mansur started the sport late—he was 14 years old. Despite his late start, Yuri always searched for ways to improve and dribble obstacles that life put in his path.
Yuri lived in Brazil until 2014 when he reached the top of the sport in his country. Seeking his dreams, he moved to Belgium with his wife (Louisie Weber) and son, where he started his new chapter.
After a few years, the whole family moved to the Netherlands, where he established roots and built up his sports center.
He represented his country in countless Nations Cups, winning many of them, and also in many Grand Prix in many different countries.
Today, Yuri competes at the highest level in the sport and is recognized worldwide as one of the most refined and talented riders.
Vitiki is one of the most significant horses in Yuri's career for their connection and the support each one gives to the other.
In 2018, Vitiki and Yuri had a major accident [2] in the most traditional shows, CSIO Aachen, [3] breaking his featlock bone in three pieces. After two years of incredible recovery work, Vitiki was back to the spotlights.
Last World Cup Finals in Omaha 2023, ending 4th placed. [4]
Yuri is married to Louisie Weber and has two kids, Pedro Mansu and Marie Louisie Mansu, both of whom are into the horse world.
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