Eddie Harty, the Irish Olympic equestrian and National Hunt jockey who competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics, died on February 11, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born in Dublin on June 10, 1937, Harty took part in two events at the Rome Games and later rode for leading trainers in England and Ireland. His biggest victory came in the 1969 Grand National, when he was a late replacement aboard Highland Wedding, trained by Toby Balding, and the pair won by 12 lengths.
Edward Patrick Harty (10 June 1937 – 11 February 2026) was an Irish equestrian and National Hunt jockey. He competed in two events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.