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Funnell became ''European Young Rider Champion'' in 1987 after successfully competing on ''Sir Barnaby'' at Bialy Bor , Poland . In 1999 she became European Champion at Luhmuhlen riding ''Supreme Rock''. She was a member of the British silver medal team at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and the Athens Olympics of 2004. In addition, Funnell won the individual bronze medal at Athens. Funnell has won the three times as well, the only rider yet to do so. Funnell is also the only person to have won the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing. This prestigious award goes to a rider who wins Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, Badminton Horse Trials , and Burghley Horse Trials all in succession. In 2005 , Funnell was made an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List . She lives in Dorking , Surrey , UK with showjumping husband William Funnell . WEBSITES
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