Luis Jaime Carvajal, renowned Olympic jockey who rode at the Munich 1972 Games, died at age 80, as reported by the Spanish Royal Equestrian Federation. Carvajal, who held the title Duke of Aveyro, was a key member of Spain’s show jumping squad during the pivotal decades of the 1960s and 1970s, contributing to a period of notable international competition and achievement for the national team.
Carvajal’s career spanned a rich era for Spanish show jumping, marked by consistent participation in major events and a push toward greater presence on the world stage. His contributions helped shape a generation of riders who combined technical skill with competitive spirit, setting a standard for new entrants to the sport.
Duke of AVEYRO LUIS JAIME CARVAJAL LOSE… was an integral part of Spain’s show jumping team in the 1960s and 1970s. He earned recognition through sample successes such as competing in the Munich Olympic Games and achieving victories in the Nations Cup circuits, including Rotterdam in 1966, Barcelona in 1971, and the Barcelona 1979 event that was later confirmed as a fixed milestone in the Nations Cup calendar. The federation’s posting, RFHE, highlighted these accomplishments and the enduring impact of his contributions to team competition.
During the Munich Games, he achieved a solid eighth in the team event with the horse Sundy Beau, contributing to a solid showing by the squad. The selection for these games also included Alfonso Segovia, Enrique Martínez, and Luis Antonio Álvarez, who alongside Carvajal helped Spain defend its standing in a highly competitive field of riders from around the world.
Carvajal’s career also featured a silver medal in the team event at the 1979 Mediterranean Games held in Split, Croatia, underscoring his ability to perform at a high level across different venues and formats. Across his career, he earned recognition as a two-time national champion, illustrating his status among Spain’s top performers in the sport and his enduring legacy within the country’s equestrian history.