August 8th, 1999: Dr. Reiner Klimke Suffers Heart
Attack
Dressage
legend Dr. Reiner Klimke suffered a serious heart attack
on August 6 while traveling by train from his hometown
of Munster, Germany to take part in a legal proceeding
in Bonn. The most successful Olympic equestrian of the
century is in intensive care but is resting comfortably
and conversing with family and doctors. The prognosis
for the 63-year-old attorney and dressage great is not
yet known as he is undergoing a battery of tests to
determine the cause and severity of the attack.
Under the circumstances, plans for the Dr. Reiner Klimke
Symposium scheduled for April 28 – 30, 2000 in West
Springfield, MA have been put on hold until October
1.
For those who would like to send get well wishes to
Dr. Klimke, you can do so by e-mail at info@klimke.com
or by writing to him c/o The Sporting Scene, 4002 Portsmouth
Street, Houston, TX 77027. For the latest
on his recovery visit the Event Updates section of his
web site at www.klimke.com.
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Dressage
legend Dr. Reiner Klimke suffered a serious heart attack
on August 6 while traveling by train from his hometown
of Munster, Germany to take part in a legal proceeding
in Bonn. The most successful Olympic equestrian of the
century is in intensive care but is resting comfortably
and conversing with family and doctors. The prognosis
for the 63-year-old attorney and dressage great is not
yet known as he is undergoing a battery of tests to
determine the cause and severity of the attack.
