Here is information about the sports marriage of David and Karen O'Connor who competed for the United States in the 2004 Olympics. They are both Olympic veterans in the equestrian events.
Karen participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Born:
David O'Connor: Born January 18, 1962 in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Karen Lende: Born in Concord, Massachusetts on February 14, 1958.
How They Met:
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Wedding Date:
After seven years of dating, Karen and David were married in June 1993 in England.
Children:
None.
Occupations:
Karen and David both manage and oversee Jacqueline Mars’ Stonehall Farm.
Residence:
The Plains, Virginia and part-time in Ocala, Florida.
Olympics Participation:
The Beijing 2008 Olympics was the 5th trip to the Olympics for Karen. She participates in Equestrian Team Eventing. The 2004 Athens Olympics was the 3rd trip for David, who competes in Equestrian Individual Eventing.
Karen and David are the first husband-wife tanden to win consecutive medals in the same event.
Hobbies:
Karen enjoys playing golf, scuba diving, playing cards, dancing, and reading.
Quotes About David and Karen O'Connor's Marriage:
Karen, on both competing: "We understand the ups and downs and that just helps. We recognize how important it is to be totally committed to your sport, and doing it together makes it easier to handle that commitment."
Source: HorsesDaily
Source: HorsesDaily
