Peter McMahon grew up on a farm just outside of Tullamore and began riding at the age of five. McMahon made his Olympic debut in 2008 at the age of 26. He competed in the individual and team jumping events at the Beijing Games. His best result was seventh in the team jumping event.
The Australian Olympic Committee acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all the lands on which we are located. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.
We celebrate and honour all of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Olympians.
The Australian Olympic Committee is committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society and sport.