AthleteAmerican1992 – present
Nayel Nassar
Professional equestrian, Olympic show jumper
Biography
Egyptian-American professional equestrian and show jumper who has competed at the Olympic Games and major international competitions. He is married to professional tennis player Jennifer Gates.
Quick Facts
Category
Athlete
Nationality
American
Born
1992
Thinking about the name
Nayel
Arabic origin
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