
William Coleman III is an American equestrian from Gordonsville, Virginia. His notable achievements include winning the Bramham CCI4*-L in 2003, representing the U.S. at the 2012 London Olympics, and becoming the first American to win the CCIO4*-S at CHIO Aachen in 2021.
In 2022, he earned a silver medal at the FEI Eventing World Championship. In the 2024 season, Coleman excelled with Off The Record and new Mount Diabolo, finishing first and second at the CCI4*-S at the Kentucky Three-Day Event. He was selected for his second U.S. Olympic Eventing Team for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Will Coleman Medals
Will Coleman has won four notable medals: gold at the North American Youth Championships (2001) and Bramham European Under-25 CCI4* Championships (2003), gold at the CCIO4*-S at CHIO Aachen (2021), and silver with the U.S. Eventing Team at the FEI World Championships (2022).
Coleman first gained recognition by winning the individual gold medal at the North American Youth Championships in 2001. At just 20 years old, Coleman made history as the only American to win the Bramham European Under-25 CCI4* Championships in 2003. His achievements continued with a landmark victory at the CCIO4*-S at CHIO Aachen in 2021, where he became the first American to win this prestigious event. In 2022, Coleman and the U.S. Eventing Team secured a silver medal at the FEI World Championships in Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy, marking the first team medal for the U.S. since 2002.
Event | Year | Medal |
North American Youth Championships | 2001 | Gold |
Bramham European Under-25 CCI4* Championships | 2003 | Gold |
CCIO4*-S at CHIO Aachen | 2021 | Gold |
FEI World Championships | 2023 | Silver |
Will Coleman Record
Will Coleman has competed in 266 eventing starts with 26 wins. He is currently ranked 39th in the FEI Eventing World Athlete Rankings and 4th in the FEI Eventing Zone Rankings. His notable achievements include winning gold and silver medals at the North American Youth Championships (2001) and Bramham European Under-25 CCI4* Championships (2003), and gold at the CCIO4*-S at CHIO Aachen (2021). He also earned a silver medal with the U.S. Eventing Team at the FEI World Championships in 2022.
Metric | Details |
Total Eventing Starts | 266 |
Total Wins | 26 |
FEI Eventing World Athlete Ranking | 39th |
FEI Eventing Zone Ranking | 4th |
Will Coleman's International Championship
Will Coleman has achieved success on the global stage. At the 2012 Olympic Games, he competed with his horse Twizzel, finishing 7th as part of the U.S. Eventing Team and 37th individually. In 2018, Coleman rode Tight Lines at the World Equestrian Games, achieving 8th place with the team and 66th individually. These performances underscore his consistent presence and competitiveness in top-level eventing events.
Event | Horse | Team Finish | Individual Finish |
2012 Olympic Games | Twizzel | 7th | 37th |
2018 World Equestrian Games | Tight Lines | 8th | 66th |
Will Coleman Medals Home
A. Will Coleman competes in eventing, a discipline in equestrian sports that combines dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.
A. Will Coleman is currently ranked 39th in the FEI Eventing World Athlete Rankings.
A. Will Coleman has made 266 eventing starts and has 26 wins.
A. At the 2012 Olympic Games, Will Coleman rode his horse Twizzel.
A. At the 2018 World Equestrian Games, Will Coleman placed 8th with his team and 66th individually.