One is going for his seventh Games, the other for his first. It’s an uncle vs nephew rivalry to relish
Showjumper John Whitaker is contemplating how many competitions he has won during his near-50-year career. “I’ve no idea!” he answers honestly, which is perhaps understandable. At 68, he is one of the world’s most successful showjumpers – and has no plans to retire any time soon. Jack Whitaker, John’s 22-year-old nephew , has joined us on the farm, having followed in the family’s sporting tradition. How many events has he won? He grins towards his uncle. “Not as many as him.
“Even when we were kids, if I did well in a class, Michael would think to himself, ‘If he can do it, I can do it.’ And I’d think: ‘I can beat him.’” Although fiercely competitive, the Whitaker clan are equally loyal and provide support when one of its members has had a bad round. I ask Jack what he most admires about John. “He’s very good under pressure. I admire how cool he is – his ability to just get it done,” he says. John smiles at the compliment.
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