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Martin FUCHS

Martin FUCHS, Swiss Jumping athlete.
Name Martin FUCHS
FEI ID 10030545
Gender Male
Date of Birth 13/07/1992
Competing for Switzerland - SUI
Registration Jumping 2024
Last update 30/07/2024
FEI Database



Jumping 70x70
Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport? One of his first memories of riding was at age seven on a pony called Cleopatra.
Why this sport? His parents were involved in the sport at international level. "My parents have both supported me a lot from a young age. They have trained me, looked for horses for me, as well as helped me find horse owners and sponsors. It's really been a team effort from all my family."
Club / Team RV Uster: Switzerland
Name of coach Thomas Fuchs [national, father], SUI
General Interest
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) CLOONEY 51 His star horse helped him to European gold and World silver, and was also his partner at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. However, his career came to an abrupt end just days after returning from Tokyo when he slipped in a field at Fuchs’ stable in Wängi and suffered a fractured humerus on his right side. While Clooney did recover after treatment, he retired from competition.
General highlights He won European individual gold in 2019 and team gold in 2021. He won World Equestrian Games individual silver in 2018. He was the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final winner in 2022 with Chaplin and The Sinner. He was selected by Switzerland for the 2016, 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games.
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) He was one of the athletes at the insuagural Youth Olympic Games in 2010, aged 18.
Further Personal Information
Family Partner Simone Pearce [since 2023]. (blick.ch, 17 Apr 2024)
Residence Wängi, SUI
Occupation Athlete, Business Owner, Coach, Horse Trainer
Languages English, German