Jimmy Wofford was an American equestrian who had competed in many international eventing competitions. Wofford went on to coach eventers and show jumpers at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki. This was the first Olympics in which civilians were allowed to compete in eventing, and Jeb Wofford, Col.
Wofford’s son and James’ brother, won a bronze medal. Colonel Wofford also founded and served as the first president of the United States Equestrian Team. Wofford graduated from Culver Military Academy. Wofford later earned a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Colorado.
Wofford’s other accomplishments include five wins each on a different horse at five US National Championships, a team gold medal at the 1967 Pan American Games, and two wins at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day (1981 with Carawich and 1986 with The Optimist — astonishingly coming out of retirement to ride the horse for student and fellow Olympian, Karen O’Connor).
From 1959 to 1986, Wofford also competed very successfully abroad. Wofford competed at the advanced level for 20 years in total. Wofford also raced as a steeplechase jockey and fox hunted for over 20 years during this time.
Did James C. Wofford Have Kids?
James C. Wofford had a son and two daughters.