On the 4 September 1902, the Olympic equestrian, Lorna Johnstone, MBE, was born in York [1902- 1990].  Specialising in dressage, Lorna represented Great Britain in three Summer Olympic Games, in 1956, 1968, and the in the 1972 Olympic Games, when at the age of 70 she became the oldest ever British competitor, and oldest woman ever to take part in the Olympic Games.

Her best finish was 5th place in the 1968 Mixed Dressage Team event.

04 September, 2019