Rachael Sanna (née Downs) (born 17 December 1972 in Sydney, New South Wales) is an Australian

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. She competed at the

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in the

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and the

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dressage events. Riding Aphrodite, she finished in 33rd place in the individual event, while the Australian team of Kristy Oatley-Nist, Ricky MacMillan, Mary Hanna and Sanna finished 6th in the team event. She is married to fellow Australian equestrian George Sanna.

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Living people 1972 births Australian female equestrians Australian dressage riders Equestrians at the 2000 Summer Olympics Olympic equestrians for Australia Equestrians from Sydney Sportswomen from New South Wales {{Australia-equestrian-bio-stub