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Lis Hartel was a pioneering Olympic equestrian competitor from Denmark. She made history at the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games as one of the first four women to compete in modern equestrian sports at the Summer Olympics. Hartel's remarkable achievement includes becoming the first female equestrian to win a medal in individual dressage. Her professional legacy is marked by her groundbreaking contributions to the sport of equestrianism and her trailblazing efforts in advancing opportunities for women in competitive horse riding.