Darren Chiacchia

Darren Chiacchia

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1964 -

Occupation

Sports

Notable Achievements

Olympic Bronze

Description

Equestrian, winning an Olympic Bronze medal (2004) in the team event. Made international news when he was in a coma after a horsing accident. Horse breeder. HIV positive - was charged with having sex without disclosing his HIV status.

See Also

• LGBTQ Presence in the Equestrian World

Further Reading/Research

• http://teamchiacchia.com/
• http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/23/sports/othersports/23rider.html?n=Top%2FReference%2FTimes%20Topics%2FSubjects%2FA%2FAccidents%20and%20Safety&_r=0
• http://www.ocala.com/article/20130531/ARTICLES/130539936