Skelton won gold in the 2016 Rio Olympics in the individual category . In doing so he became the oldest British Olympic gold medallist since 1908 . Following Skelton 's success at the 2016 Rio Olympics , rail operator London Midland honoured him with a gold painted sign at Bedworth railway station . Skelton received a nomination for the 2016 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award . He received 109,197 votes , placing him third . He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire ( CBE ) in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to equestrianism
2016 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award
2016 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award
Nick Skelton