Rodrigo Pessoa

Rodrigo Pessoa

Medal record
Equestrian
Representing  Brazil
Olympic Games
2004 AthensIndividual jumping
1996 AtlantaTeam jumping
2000 SydneyTeam jumping
World Championships
1998 RomeIndividual jumping
FEI Nations Cup
2013 BarcelonaTeam jumping
Pan American Games
1995 Buenos AiresTeam jumping
2007 Rio de JaneiroTeam jumping
2007 Rio de JaneiroIndividual jumping
2011 GuadalajaraTeam jumping
2023 SantiagoTeam jumping

Rodrigo de Paula Pessoa (born 29 November 1972 in Paris, France) is a Brazilian equestrian specialized in show jumping. The son of fellow equestrian Nelson Pessoa, Pessoa is considered one of the most talented of his generation, being an Olympic Games gold medalist in individual jumping and having over 70 Grand Prix wins. He has represented Brazil at 8 Olympic Games second most appearances behind Ian Millar which has 10.