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Jillian TERCEIRA

Jillian TERCEIRA is a Bermudian athlete and competes in Jumping.
Name Jillian TERCEIRA
FEI ID 10006809
Gender Female
Date of Birth 23/07/1971
Competing for Bermuda - BER
Registration Jumping 2025
Last update 28/03/2023
FEI Database


Jumping 70x70
General Interest
Nicknames Jill (Facebook profile, 25 Apr 2016)
Hero / Idol German jumpers Lars Nieberg and Marcus Ehning. (Athlete, 14 May 2007)
Injuries She injured her shoulder in March 2015. (islandstats.com, 27 Mar 2015) She tore the posterior cruciate ligament in her left knee in 2002. She needed six months to fully recover. (Athlete, 04 Jul 2012)
Sporting philosophy / motto "Believe in yourself. My parents always told me I could do anything I put my mind, body, and soul into." (thebermudian.com, 28 Mar 2016; Athlete, 14 May 2007)
Awards and honours She was flag bearer for Bermuda at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. (china.org.cn, 08 Aug 2008) She has been presented with an Achievement Award by the government of Bermuda on four occasions. (thebermudian.com, 28 Mar 2016)
Famous relatives Her late father Maurice Terceira was president of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation. (bef.bm, 04 Dec 2006)
Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport? She began riding at age eight in Southampton, Bermuda.
Why this sport? She became interested in equestrian sport because her grandfather owned racehorses. "My inspiration comes from my spirit. It's in my soul. I love horses. They are majestic, powerful animals. I love the connection I have with them. I love the kindness in their eyes. I love the independence and freedom of riding, but I also love to compete. I love the thrill, the speed, and the athleticism of jumping. I love that equestrian is one of the only sports where men and women compete as equals. I love the challenge."
Club / Team Stall Haep: Belgium
Further Personal Information
Family Son Mishka
Occupation Athlete, Coach, Horse Trainer
Languages English