Arthur McCashin

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameArthur John•McCashin
Used nameArthur•McCashin
Born5 May 1909 in Larne, Northern Ireland (GBR)
Died24 September 1988 (aged 79 years 4 months 19 days) in Falls Church, Virginia (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

A highly successful rider before the War, Arthur McCashin became the first riding captain of the U.S. Equestrian Team jumping squad. After retiring from competitive riding he became a well-known course designer and planned the circuit at the New York’s National Horse Show for many years. He served during World War II as a pilot for Colonial Airlines, which operated a civilian supply service for the armed forces.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Equestrian Jumping (Equestrian) USA Arthur McCashin
Individual, Men (Olympic) Miss Budweiser =12
Team, Men (Olympic) Miss Budweiser / United States 3 Bronze