William Clark "Bill" Steinkraus (born October 12, 1925) is an American show jumping champion.
Steinkraus participated in five Olympic Games. At the 1968 Summer Olympics, held in Mexico City, he won...view moreWilliam Clark "Bill" Steinkraus (born October 12, 1925) is an American show jumping champion.
Steinkraus participated in five Olympic Games. At the 1968 Summer Olympics, held in Mexico City, he won a gold medal in individual jumping with the horse, Snowbound. He obtained two silver medals in Team Jumping, first in 1960 on his mount, Ksar d'Espirt, and 1972 on Main Spring. Steinkraus also won a bronze medal in Team Jumping at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, Finland on Hollandia. He was also slated to ride on the 1964 Olympic Team until his horse, Sinjon, was injured.view less