Will Simpson

Will Simpson is an American show jumping competitor and Olympic champion. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Simpson won the gold medal as part of the United States team in team jumping. The stakes were high in Beijing; his ride was a win-or-lose for the team. The man can handle pressure and brought home gold. Over his career, he has been a five-time World Cup finalist, the winner of over 75 Grand Prixs, and held the World Wall Record for ten years. He currently holds the North American High Jump Record. How high, you ask? 7 feet 9 inches.