The curtain has closed on an epic 12 days of equestrian sport at Paris, and what a way to end proceedings with an Olympic individual showjumping final that was filled with drama.
The final competition today (5 August) saw many top names tumble out of contention before the medal winners were crowned.
Let’s catch up on all the stories from Versailles…
Germany’s Christian Kukuk produced the only clear round in the three-way jump-off to win gold
Irish riders Daniel Coyle and Shane Sweetnam were on top form in yesterday’s qualifier, finishing third and second respectively, but it wasn’t meant to be in the final
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Since joining H&H in 2018, Becky has covered a broad range of equestrian news including welfare matters, veterinary studies, FEI Tribunal hearings and road safety campaigns. She has also interviewed top riders including Scott Brash, John Whitaker and Ian Stark, to name just a few. Becky’s reporting has taken her to Canada for Spruce Meadows and France for Pau five-star, as well as the Royal Highland and Blair Castle International Horse Trials closer to home. She was also a key part of the remote reporting team for the Tokyo Olympics and the Europeans.
