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The athletes: Sophie Christiansen

"I want to know whether Pierre de Fermat really did prove Fermat's Last Theorem"

"I want to know whether Pierre de Fermat really did prove Fermat's Last Theorem"

Meet Sophie Christiansen, the Great Britain Para-Equestrian Dressage star who likes to talk algebraic number theory over dinner

12 December: His name is Rio and he dances on the sand

31 October: Sophie Christiansen gets a new riding partner
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    Q&A

     What's the greatest moment in your career so far?
    "Winning the individual gold at the Beijing Paralympics was very special. I'd dreamt of winning Paralympic gold for as long as I can remember so to do it aged 21 was amazing."

    What part of training makes you groan like a disgruntled teenager?
    "Having to get up on a Sunday morning to go to the gym when all my flatmates sleep all day. When I get there though I realise that this is what sets me apart."

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    Factfile

    Factfile: Sophie Christiansen

    Hometown: Sunningdale, Berkshire

    Date of birth:14 Nov 1987

    Event:
    Paralympic Equestrian

    Career highlights

    Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games

     

    Freestyle Dressage: Gold
    Team Dressage: Gold
    Individual Dressage: Silver

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