| Hobbies |
Hiking, cycling, reading, playing video games, going to the sauna, going for walks on the beach. (studforlife.com, 24 Apr 2020; horsesport.com, 21 Feb 2020) |
| Hero / Idol |
Swiss riders Thomas Fuchs [his father] and Steve Guerdat. (equnews.com, 13 Sep 2021; tagblatt.ch, 02 May 2019) |
| Injuries |
In January 2017 he fell from his horse and was kicked in the nose while competing at an event in Zurich, Switzerland. (noellefloyd.com, 30 Jan 2017) |
| Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs |
He does not leave his house without his watch. (martinfuchs.ch, 31 Jan 2019) |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"The most important things I believe are to work hard, be dedicated, try to understand your horse, and do your best every day." (horsesport.com, 21 Feb 2020) |
| Famous relatives |
His father Thomas represented Switzerland in equestrian jumping at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. His uncle Markus acted as chef d'equipe for the Swiss equestrian team at the 2012 Games in London. His mother Renata competed in elite riding events and was Swiss champion in 1990, while his partner Paris Sellon has represented the United States of America in the sport. (studforlife.com, 09 Feb 2020; chronofhorse.com, 03 Oct 2019; pferdonline.ch, 26 Jul 2015; SportsDeskOnline, 28 Jan 2015; migrosmagazin.ch, 19 May 2014) |
| Other information |
STABLES
He runs a riding facility in Wangi, Switzerland. (Facebook page, 05 Jun 2022; schweizer-illustrierte.ch, 30 Apr 2022)
BUSINESS OWNER
In June 2020 he and his partner Paris Sellon launched Twin Flame Horses, a horse trading business aimed at bridging the gap between the European and US equestrian markets. "We want horses that really like to do their job, that already have experience in the show ring, and are willing to win. The horse has to be a good partner for their future rider." (worldofshowjumping.com, 30 Dec 2020; Twin Flame Horses Instagram profile, 29 Jul 2020; phelpsmediagroup.com, 23 Jun 2020) |
| Milestones |
In 2021 he became the first rider to win the World Cup event in Lyon, France, on three occasions. (equitalyon.com, 31 Oct 2021) |
FEI Database
www.martinfuchs.ch/ 
www.facebook.com/martin.fuchs92 
instagram.com/martinfuchs_official 
