Further Personal Information |
| Residence |
Kalmar, SWE |
| Occupation |
Athlete, Coach, Horse Trainer |
General Interest |
| Injuries |
In 2011 she had to stop training after suffering from an inflammation of the heart muscle [myocarditis]. (ostran.se, 27 May 2011)
She has broken her collarbone during her career. (NOC, 27 Apr 2004) |
| Most influential person in career |
Her mother Margareta. (NOC, 27 Apr 2004) |
Sport Specific Information |
| When and where did you begin this sport? |
She began riding on her parents' farm at an early age. She entered her first eventing competition at age 16. |
Further Personal Information |
| Languages |
English, German, Swedish |
General Interest |
| Famous relatives |
Her sister Sara Algotsson Ostholt represented Sweden in eventing at the 2004, 2012, 2016, and 2020 Olympic Games, winning silver in the individual event at the 2012 Games in London. (SportsDeskOnline, 10 Jun 2020; hippson.se, 27 Nov 2012) |
| Other information |
OTHER ACTIVITIES
In addition to working as a trainer, mentor, and coach to young riders, she is a qualified judge for eventing and has been responsible for ensuring the scoring criteria is the same throughout Sweden. She has written a manual for potential judges, which can also be used by trainers and riders. (Twitter profile, 24 Jan 2020; lindaalgotsson.se, 13 Sep 2015) |
Further Personal Information |
| Higher education |
Teaching - University of Teachers of Mathematics and Natural Substances: Sweden |
Sport Specific Information |
| Footedness |
Right |
Last Update |
| |
23 Mar 2022 |
General Interest |
| Hobbies |
Photography, watching films. (kalmarposten.se, 06 Feb 2020; Twitter profile, 24 Jan 2020) |
| Awards and honours |
She was named Stjarnornas Stjarna at the 2020 Swedish Equestrian Federation Gala. The award recognised the best equestrian athlete of the 2000s. (Ridklubben Udden Facebook page, 29 Jan 2021; sverigesradio.se, 28 Jan 2021)
In 2018 she was presented with the International Federation for Equestrian [FEI] Medal of Honor in Gold. (tidningenridsport.se, 23 Dec 2018)
In 2015 and 2017 she was named Eventing Rider of the Year in Kalmar, Sweden. (barometern.se, 04 Feb 2017, 16 Jan 2016) |
Sport Specific Information |
| Why this sport? |
"I grew up on the family farm in Korningsven, Sweden, with my sisters Sara and Cecilia. We were born into equestrian sports and a big horsey family. There have always been horses on the farm." |
General Interest |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Take your chance. Otherwise someone else might." (Facebook profile, 10 Nov 2019) |
| Ambitions |
To compete at 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. (kalmarposten.se, 06 Feb 2020; tidningenridsport.se, 23 Dec 2018) |
Olympic Games |
| Year |
Venue |
Horse |
Ind. Rank |
Team Rank |
| 2012 |
OG-C London (GBR) |
LA FAIR |
36 |
4 |
| 2008 |
OG-C Hong Kong - Beijing (CHN) |
STAND BY ME |
13 |
4 |
| 2004 |
OG-C Athens (GRE) |
STAND BY ME |
42 |
9 |
| 1996 |
OG-C Atlanta GA (USA) |
Lafayette |
7 |
7 |
World Equestrian Games |
| Year |
Venue |
Horse |
Ind. Rank |
Team Rank |
| 2010 |
6th WEG-C Lexington KY (USA) |
STAND BY ME |
EL |
10 |
| 2006 |
5th WEG-C Aachen (GER) |
MY FAIR LADY |
35 |
5 |
| 2002 |
4th WEG-C Jerez de la Frontera (ESP) |
STAND BY ME |
26 |
8 |
| 1998 |
3rd WEG-C Rome (ITA) |
Lafayett |
13 |
5 |
| 1994 |
2nd WEG-C Den Haag (NED) |
Lafayett |
43 |
|
Continental Championships and Games |
| Year |
Venue |
Horse |
Ind. Rank |
Team Rank |
| 2013 |
CH-EU-C3* Malmö (SWE) |
LA FAIR |
WD |
|
| 2009 |
CH-EU-C3* Fontainebleau (FRA) |
STAND BY ME |
11 |
|
| 2009 |
CH-M-YH-CCI2* Le Lion d'Angers (FRA) |
LILLI POP K |
27 |
|
| 2008 |
CH-M-YH-CCI1* Le Lion d'Angers (FRA) |
LILLI POP K |
6 |
|
| 2005 |
CH-EU-C3* Blenheim (GBR) |
MY FAIR LADY |
15 |
4 |
| 2003 |
CH-EU-C3* Punchestown (IRL) |
STAND BY ME |
2 |
8 |
| 1999 |
CH-EU-C3* Luhmühlen (GER) |
Stand by Me |
2 |
5 |
| 1995 |
CH-EU-C3* Pratoni del Vivaro (ITA) |
Lafayett |
15 |
|
| 1991 |
CH-EU-Y-C2* Torino (ITA) |
Lafayet |
6 |
|
| 1989 |
CH-EU-J-C1* Lausanne (SUI) |
Caliph |
7 |
2 |
World Cup Final |
| Year |
Venue |
Horse |
Ind. Rank |
Team Rank |
| 2009 |
CIC-W Final Strzegom (POL) |
STAND BY ME |
19 |
|
| 2006 |
CIC-W Final Malmö (SWE) |
STAND BY ME |
RET |
|
| 2005 |
CIC-W Final Malmö (SWE) |
FAIR DOBBIN |
25 |
|
| 2004 |
CIC-W Final Pau (FRA) |
MY FAIR LADY |
1 |
|
| 2003 |
CIC-W Final Pau (FRA) |
STAND BY ME |
1 |
|
Other Events |
| Year |
Venue |
Horse |
Ind. Rank |
Team Rank |
| 2006 |
CCI4* Luhmühlen (GER) |
MY FAIR LADY |
4 |
|
| 2003 |
CCI4* Badminton (GBR) |
STAND BY ME |
15 |
|
| 1997 |
CCI4* Badminton (GBR) |
Lafayett |
5 |
|
