Anky van Grunsven Triple Olympic champion, multiple World and European champion and six times World Cup winner. The queen of dressage Anky van Grunsven is one of the absolute greatest profiles in equestrian sport. With her unique technique and skills, the 41 year old Dutchman has thrilled spectators and judges around the world through for more than 10 years. Anky van Grunsven Anky van Grunsven is a legend in the world of dressage. With countless victories in the greatest championships she has proven that she is one of the world's best dressage riders. The fact that Anky van Grunsven has a cyclist as one of her role models may surprise some. It is the multiple Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong that impresses the dressage rider. Not as much because of his many victories as of his ability to get back in top sports after a severe illness. Dutch celebrity Anky van Grunsven is known all over the Netherlands where she among other things has been made the Dutch Sportswoman Of The Year and Equestrian Sportsman Of The Century. Together with her husband and coach Sjef Jansson she runs the “Van Grunsven” stables, where she both trains horses and riders. Besides being a world class athlete Anky van Grunsven is a mother of two, writer, successful actress and advertising model with her own brand of riding fashion. Facts Born: January 2nd, 1968 Nationality: NED Best international results: - Winner of the Olympics (2008, 2004 & 2000) - 6 times World Cup winner.