WEG: All the showjumping action in Jerez
Victory for Ireland’s Dermott Lennon
Dermott Lennon keeps his cool to claim individual gold for Ireland, Eric Navet of France takes silver, with America’s Peter Wylde in bronze position.
Riders battle for individual title
Four riders including Sweden’s Helena Lundback, Ireland’s Dermott Lennon, America’s Peter Wylde and France’s Eric Navet look set to tackle the challenge for individual title.
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France on form as Eric Navet clocks up three clear rounds to help clinch team gold. Silver for Sweden who claims first ever world championship medal and bronze for Belgium. Disappointment for Britain as team finishes in 16th place, which means they failed to qualify for the Olympics.
France flies ahead of Germany
The French team has made a good start with three riders in the top eight after the individual speed competition. Germany is lying in second place with Sweden third. The team competition starts today with Britain in 12th place.
Question mark hangs overfavourites
The fate of Germany, the hot favourites for a show jumping team medal, hangs in the balance after Otto Becker’s Dobels Cento suffers a fall.
