| Nicknames |
Steve Wonder, Wonder (Athlete, 17 Jul 2012) |
| Hobbies |
Skiing. (fei.org, 11 Jan 2019) |
| Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning individual gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. (horsenetwork.com, 17 May 2022) |
| Most influential person in career |
His father Philippe Guerdat. (fei.org, 25 Apr 2020) |
| Hero / Idol |
US basketball player Michael Jordan, British rider John Whitaker. (fei.org, 25 Apr 2020) |
| Injuries |
In February 2013 he was kicked in the knee by a horse at a World Cup event in Bordeaux, France. He went to hospital but was discharged later that night. (horseandhound.co.uk, 08 Feb 2013) |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"I think the love for horses is the most important. And, what I really love about the horses is that they are your best lesson in life. Not only do the horses teach you something about them every day, but also about yourself." (worldofshowjumping.com, 24 Sep 2019) |
| Awards and honours |
He was named Swiss Rider of the Year in 2009, 2011, 2017, and 2018. (worldofshowjumping.com, 13 Jan 2019; cavalier-romand.ch, 27 Jan 2018; esmtoday.org, 23 Aug 2012) |
| Famous relatives |
His father Philippe Guerdat rode at international level and has served as coach of the French, Belgian, and Brazilian equestrian teams. His wife Fanny Guerdat Skalli has competed in equestrian jumping at an elite level. (illustre.ch, 16 Apr 2022; horsesport.com, 03 Sep 2019; noellefloyd.com, 07 Apr 2019; xinhuanet.com, 28 Feb 2019) |
| Ambitions |
To qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. (spring-reiter.de, 11 Dec 2022) |
| Other information |
STABLES
In January 2017 he purchased an equestrian centre in Elgg, Switzerland. He had previously been based at the stables of Urs E. Schwarzenbach in Herrliberg. "The 10 years there were beautiful but the time came to move forward. Here in Elgg, I found my dream destination. This is exactly what I wanted. As I wanted to stay in the region in relation to my horse owners, my sponsors, and all the links that I have forged here, I'm glad I found this stretch for me and my horses. Besides, now I am at home and I can do whatever I want." (equnews.com, 29 Jun 2020; steveguerdat.com, 20 Dec 2019; worldofshowjumping.com, 24 Sep 2019; schweizer-illustrierte.ch, 03 Jun 2018; tdg.ch, 12 Jun 2017; noellefloyd.com, 07 Jan 2017)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
In 2013 he became an ambassador for Right to Play, an organisation that aims to support disadvantaged children. In 2018 he became a patron of the Regar2moi charity in France that helps children with an impairment, particularly those with autism, to improve their lives through sports. (jumpernation.com, 03 Apr 2020; Association Regar2moi Facebook page, 16 Jan 2020; dehoefslag.nl, 31 Oct 2018; steveguerdat.com, 27 Aug 2013) |
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