Top sport, soaring emotions and a dazzling haul of medals — 17 golden moments from WEG 2018
We thought it was time to re-live some of WEG’s golden moments one more time…
World Equestrian Games showjumping
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The World Equestrian Games showjumping competition at Tryon looks set to be as exciting as ever. With home advantage and fabulous horses, the American squad will be hard to beat as a team and individually.
While it will be a challenge for the Brits to bring home a medal, the team are certainly not short of talent, so if everything goes right, we could all be celebrating. And to gain Olympic qualification, countries need to be among the top six teams here, so it’s not just about the podium places.
The Irish are a team to watch. They’ve been ultra-consistent all season and finished a close second to Belgium on the Longines European Division One Nations Cup league.
The Canadian team have a knack for saving their best performances for when it really matters.
From a European perspective, the Belgians have been sensational all season, while the Germans have had a quiet year by their usual high standards. With some exciting younger combinations selected, Germany could bounce back in Tryon.
No one should write off the Netherlands, who took team and individual gold in 2014. weden also has a great championship record, but France may struggle after being hit by horse injuries.
Because showjumping is now such a global sport, there’s always the chance of a surprise result, such as that by the buoyant Mexicans at Dublin last month.
Israel has entered a first-ever showjumping team and with Australia and New Zealand selecting combinations we don’t often get the chance to see, the stage is set for a mighty battle.
WEG 2014 showjumping team medals
Gold: The Netherlands
Silver: France
Bronze: America
WEG 2014 showjumping individual medals
Gold: Jeroen Dubbeldam (NED)
Silver: Patrice Delaveau (FRA)
Bronze: Beezie Madden (USA)
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Tales from Tryon: gold medallist talks about the ‘battle to overcome my own mind’
Adrienne Sternlicht, who was part of the gold medal-winning US showjumping team last week, talks about the mental struggles she been through with her riding
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Female world showjumping individual gold medallist crowned for first time since 1986
Germany’s Simone Blum put in a fabulous performance today to take home the individual gold medal in the showjumping World Championships
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Find out when Britain and Ireland’s riders jump in the individual final at WEG
The individual showjumping final at the World Equestrian Games takes place tomorrow, on the final day of the combined equestrian World Championships
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USA claims team gold in thrilling jump-off at WEG: ‘I’m proud to be American today’
The showjumping World Championship went down to the wire when Sweden and the home side had to jump off for gold and silver
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Britain and Ireland miss out on Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualification in WEG jumping
There was disappointment for both nations in this afternoon's team final, although each country has one rider through to the individual final
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Britain and Ireland qualify for final round of WEG team showjumping
Amanda Derbyshire and Cian O'Connor pulled Britain and Ireland up into the all-important top 10 with their performances this afternoon
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Tales from Tryon: ‘I don’t want to have to earn money from horses — I go to the stables and that’s my gift’
The achievements of the 24-year-old World Championship competitor are even more impressive because she is not a professional rider
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Britain’s qualification for tomorrow’s WEG showjumping hangs in the balance
Find out what William Funnell and Holly Smith said after their rounds for Team GBR in the World Championships showjumping this morning
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William Whitaker best of the Brits as Team GBR 16th after first day of WEG showjumping
Switzerland leads the way in the team and individual standings after the first day of showjumping at the World Equestrian Games
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Britain off to a solid start in showjumping at WEG: ‘These aren’t speed horses; they will come into their own tomorrow’
William Funnell and Holly Smith made a good start for Britain this morning, while a Colombian rider currently holds top spot
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Britain tops World Equestrian Games medals table
Britain has already notched up three golds and two bronzes
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Owners withdraw showjumper from WEG due to hurricane risk
‘We wish all riders and horses well at the games and pray that we have been over cautious in our decision’
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‘She jumped a five-bar gate when she was six months old’ — meet the Irish-bred mare who won the ‘world’s toughest grand prix’
‘Fourteen years ago a little chestnut filly was born who believed nothing was impossible and luckily three months later fate made her cross my path’
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Irish trio receive late call-up for World Equestrian Games
There have been some last-minute changes to the Irish squad ahead of this month’s World Equestrian Games
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British showjumping squad hungry for World Equestrian Games success
The team due to represent Britain in Tryon has been announced
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European team champions head Irish showjumping hopes for WEG
‘We will be seeking the Olympic qualification that has eluded us for many years and a medal as well’
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British showjumping long-list named for World Equestrian Games
A 10-strong list of nominated entries has been submitted to the FEI
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Meet the almost unrideable horse with a ticket to the world championships
Meet the horse that is super-tricky outside the competition ring
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World Equestrian Games 2018 showjumping riders, squads and teams
Find out which showjumping riders and horses have been selected for the 2018 World Equestrian Games
